Calliergon diluvianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diluvianum
ID:
1178344
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schimp.) Dixon
Source:
tro
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Fossil. Cat., Pars Pl. 2(13): 75 1927
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001177682
Common Names
- Calliergon diluvianum
- Diluvianum Moss
- Deluge Calliergon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Calliergon diluvianum is used as a medicinal plant, as well as for landscaping and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calliergon diluvianum is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, blackish-brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, yellowish-green shoots.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calliergon diluvianum can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, acidic soils and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It should be kept moist but not overly wet.
Where to Find Calliergon diluvianum
Calliergon diluvianum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Calliergon diluvianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calliergon diluvianum?
Calliergon diluvianum
What is the common name of Calliergon diluvianum?
Flood Hair-moss
What type of habitat does Calliergon diluvianum prefer?
Calliergon diluvianum prefers moist, acidic habitats such as bogs and fens.
Species in the Calliergon genus
Species in the Calliergonaceae family
Sarmentypnum sarmentosum, Sarmentypnum exannulatum, Sarmentypnum procerum, Sarmentypnum pseudosarmentosum, Sarmentypnum trichophyllum, Sarmentypnum tundrae, Calliergon cordifolium, Calliergon diluvianum, Calliergon giganteum, Calliergon megalophyllum, Calliergon orbicularicordatum, Calliergon richardsonii, Calliergon acuminatum, Calliergon aftonianum, Calliergon hansenae, Calliergon kayianum, Loeskypnum badium, Loeskypnum wickesii, Straminergon stramineum, Warnstorfia pseudostraminea, Warnstorfia fluitans, Warnstorfia kurilensis, Warnstorfia fontinaliopsis,
References
Wilhelm Philippe Schimper (1808-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schimp.' in the authors string.
Hugh Neville Dixon (1861-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dixon' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35153414: Based on data supplied by Bryonames