Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
apiculata
ID:
1158958

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dozy & Molk.) Lindb. ex Cardot

Source:
tro

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Ann. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg 1: 11 1897

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001158296



Common Names

  • Dicnemon pancheri
  • Dicranella canadensis
  • Dicranella canariensis


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Uses & Benefits

Desmotheca apiculata has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It has also been used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Desmotheca apiculata is small, yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped capsule. The seedlings are short and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Where to Find Desmotheca apiculata

Desmotheca apiculata can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Species in the Orthotrichaceae family

Cardotiella appendiculata, Cardotiella quinquefaria, Cardotiella renauldii, Cardotiella secunda, Cardotiella subappendiculata, Cardotiella elimbata, Ceuthotheca cryptocarpa, Desmotheca apiculata, Desmotheca brachiata, Florschuetziella steerei, Florschuetziella scaberrima, Groutiella tumidula, Groutiella chimborazensis, Groutiella apiculata, Groutiella husnotii, Groutiella macrorrhyncha, Groutiella mucronifolia, Groutiella subgoniorrhyncha, Groutiella thraustophylla, Groutiella tomentosa, Groutiella wagneriana, Groutiella obtusa, Groutiella maracaibensis, Groutiella reesei, Groutiella tuberculata, Leiomitrium plicatum, Leratia neocaledonica, Leratia obtusifolia, Leratia exigua, Macrocoma tenuis, Macrocoma orthotrichoides, Macrocoma abyssinica, Macrocoma brasiliensis, Macrocoma iwatsukii, Macrocoma frigida, Macrocoma gastonyi, Macrocoma lycopodioides, Macrocoma pulchella, Macromitrium chloromitrium, Macromitrium perreflexum, Macromitrium onraedtii, Macromitrium sharpii, Macromitrium lomasense, Macromitrium fusco-aureum, Macromitrium galipense, Macromitrium gigasporum, Macromitrium glabratum, Macromitrium globirameum, Macromitrium gracile, Macromitrium greenmanii,

References

Sextus Otto Lindberg (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindb.' in the authors string.
Julian(us) Hendrik Molkenboer (1816-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molk.' in the authors string.
Frans Dozy (1807-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dozy' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35120625: Based on data supplied by Bryonames