Dichodontium flavescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flavescens
ID:
1159013
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dicks.) Lindb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1878: 113 1878
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001158351
Common Names
- Dichodontium flavescens
- Flavescens Dichodontium
- Flavescens Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dichodontium flavescens (also called 'Yellowish Dichodontium', among many other common names) is a species of moss found in South America, New Zealand, and Australia. It is a small, yellow-green moss that grows in dense tufts or mats in wet, shady areas, such as in forests, along streams, and near waterfalls.
Uses & Benefits
Dichodontium flavescens can be used as a decorative plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dichodontium flavescens is small and white with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, brown, oblong nutlet. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dichodontium flavescens is a small, yellow-green moss that grows in tufts. It prefers moist, shady habitats and is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. Division is the easiest and most reliable method of propagation. Simply divide the tuft into smaller pieces and replant them in the desired location.
Where to Find Dichodontium flavescens
Dichodontium flavescens can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Species in the Dichodontium genus
Species in the Aongstroemiaceae family
Aongstroemia filiformis, Aongstroemia appressa, Aongstroemia gayana, Aongstroemia julacea, Aongstroemia longipes, Aongstroemia orientalis, Aongstroemia subcompressa, Aongstroemia skorpili, Aongstroemiopsis julacea, Diobelonella palustris, Diobelonella rotundata, Hygrodicranum bolivianum, Hygrodicranum falklandicum, Hygrodicranum herrerae, Polymerodon andinus, Dichodontium debile, Dichodontium integrum, Dichodontium olympicum, Dichodontium pellucidum, Dichodontium flavescens, Dichodontium zgodon, Neodicranella hamulosa,
References
Sextus Otto Lindberg (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindb.' in the authors string.
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.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35120695: Based on data supplied by Bryonames