Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
daviesii
ID:
1173804

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dicks.) Brid.

Source:
tro

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Muscol. Recent. Suppl. 4: 31 1819

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001173142



Common Names

  • Glyphomitrium Daviesii
  • Daviesii's Glyphomitrium
  • Glyphomitrium of Daviesii


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Description

Glyphomitrium daviesii (also called Davies' Mitre, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, tufted moss with erect stems and lanceolate leaves. It is found in moist, shady habitats in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Uses & Benefits

Glyphomitrium daviesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Glyphomitrium daviesii is a small white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glyphomitrium daviesii can be propagated vegetatively by cutting the thalli into small pieces and sowing them on an agar-agar medium. The medium should be kept moist and in a shaded area with indirect light.

Where to Find Glyphomitrium daviesii

Glyphomitrium daviesii can be found in Peru.

Species in the Rhabdoweisiaceae family

Camptodontium cryptodon, Cynodontium asperifolium, Cynodontium bruntonii, Cynodontium crassirete, Cynodontium fallax, Cynodontium gracilescens, Cynodontium jenneri, Cynodontium polycarpum, Cynodontium strumiferum, Cynodontium strumulosum, Cynodontium suecicum, Cynodontium tanganyikae, Cynodontium tenellum, Cynodontium guatemalense, Cynodontium mexicanum, Cynodontium sinensifugax, Cynodontium serrulatum, Cynodontium brasiliense, Cynodontium brevidens, Cynodontium brevifolium, Cynodontium chilense, Cynodontium delgadilloi, Cynodontium erosum, Cynodontium hydrogonioides, Cynodontium laxifolium, Cynodontium laxirete, Cynodontium peruvianum, Cynodontium robinsonii, Cynodontium setschwanicum, Cynodontium subintegrum, Cynodontium tunariense, Cynodontium weisioides, Dicranoweisia africana, Dicranoweisia cirrata, Dicranoweisia microcarpa, Dicranoweisia falcifolia, Dicranoweisia tortelloides, Eucamptodon perichaetialis, Oncophorus virens, Oncophorus gracilentus, Oncophorus integerrimus, Arctoa schistioides, Arctoa anderssonii, Arctoa fulvella, Arctoa hyperborea, Arctoa blyttii, Arctoa starkei, Arctoa glacialis, Arctoa pumila, Arctoa spenceri,

References

James Dickson (1738-1822): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dicks.' in the authors string.
William Withering (1741-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'With.' in the authors string.
Samuel Elisée Bridel-Brideri (1762-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brid.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35146082: Based on data supplied by Bryonames