Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
fruticella
ID:
1215120

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. f. & Taylor) J.J. Engel & Heinrichs

Source:
tro

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Cryptog. Bryol. 29: 194 2008

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214458



Common Names

  • Dinckleria fruticella
  • Fruticella Dinckleria
  • Dinckleria Moss


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Description

Dinckleria fruticella (also called 'Fruiting Dinckleria', among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere, and is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It typically grows in moist, shady places, such as in forests, and on the banks of streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Dinckleria fruticella has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and as a soil conditioner for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dinckleria fruticella has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dinckleria fruticella is a small, tufted moss native to South America. It is easy to propagate and cultivate, and can be grown in a variety of soils and climates. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by sowing spores. It can also be grown from cuttings.

Where to Find Dinckleria fruticella

Dinckleria fruticella is found in Europe.

Species in the Plagiochilaceae family

Chiastocaulon dendroides, Chiastocaulon biserialis, Chiastocaulon braunianum, Chiastocaulon caledonicum, Chiastocaulon combinatum, Chiastocaulon conjugatum, Chiastocaulon fasciculatum, Chiastocaulon fimbriatum, Chiastocaulon flamabilis, Chiastocaulon geminifolium, Chiastocaulon giulianettii, Chiastocaulon herzogii, Chiastocaulon mayebarae, Chiastocaulon oppositum, Chiastocaulon pachycephalum, Chiastocaulon proliferum, Chiastocaulon raetzelii, Chiastocaulon takakii, Chiastocaulon theriotianum, Dinckleria fruticella, Dinckleria pleurata, Dinckleria singularis, Pedinophyllopsis abdita, Pedinophyllum interruptum, Pedinophyllum truncatum, Pedinophyllum monoicum, Pedinophyllum autoicum, Plagiochila nudifolia, Plagiochila asplenioides, Plagiochila appalachiana, Plagiochila arctica, Plagiochila aspleniformis, Plagiochila austinii, Plagiochila caduciloba, Plagiochila columbiana, Plagiochila floridana, Plagiochila invisa, Plagiochila miradorensis, Plagiochila porelloides, Plagiochila semidecurrens, Plagiochila sullivantii, Plagiochila undata, Plagiochila virginica, Plagiochila adianthoides, Plagiochila aerea, Plagiochila breuteliana, Plagiochila bicuspidata, Plagiochila cuneata, Plagiochila connata, Plagiochila cucullata,

References

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Taylor (1775-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taylor' in the authors string.
John Jay Engel (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Engel' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35217861: Based on data supplied by Bryonames