Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
rufescens
ID:
1147825

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schimp.) E. Britton

Source:
tro

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 9: 39 1906

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001147163

Common Names

  • Dendropogonella rufescens
  • Rufescens Fern
  • Forked Fern

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Description

Dendropogonella rufescens (also called Red-headed Woodlouse, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing plant with small, white flowers and a single, red-tipped leaf. It grows in dry, sandy soils and prefers full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Dendropogonella rufescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in rock gardens and as a groundcover. The plant is known to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendropogonella rufescens has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Dendropogonella rufescens is best done by sowing the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Propagation can also be done by division of the rhizomes. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils.

Where to Find Dendropogonella rufescens

Dendropogonella rufescens can be found in the temperate rainforests of the Pacific Northwest of North America.

Species in the Dendropogonella genus

Species in the Cryphaeaceae family

Cryphaea acuminata, Cryphaea apiculata, Cryphaea attenuata, Cryphaea brevipila, Cryphaea chlorophyllosa, Cryphaea consimilis, Cryphaea filiformis, Cryphaea furcinervis, Cryphaea glomerata, Cryphaea heteromalla, Cryphaea hygrophila, Cryphaea jamesonii, Cryphaea lorentziana, Cryphaea nervosa, Cryphaea obovatocarpa, Cryphaea orizabae, Cryphaea ovalifolia, Cryphaea parvula, Cryphaea patens, Cryphaea pilifera, Cryphaea protensa, Cryphaea raddiana, Cryphaea ragazzii, Cryphaea ramosa, Cryphaea rhacomitrioides, Cryphaea rutenbergii, Cryphaea tenella, Cryphaea clandestina, Cryphaea amurensis, Cryphaea songpanensis, Cryphaea lanceolata, Cryphaea omeiensis, Cryphaeophilum molle, Cyptodon dilatatus, Cyptodon fasciculatus, Cyptodon gracilis, Cyptodon muelleri, Cyptodontopsis leveillei, Dendrocryphaea latifolia, Dendrocryphaea cuspidata, Dendrocryphaea gorveana, Dendrocryphaea lechleri, Dendrocryphaea tasmanica, Dendrocryphaea crassinervis, Dendrocryphaea lamyana, Dendropogonella rufescens, Monocryphaea ravenelii, Pilotrichopsis dentata, Pilotrichopsis ferruginea, Pilotrichopsis robusta,

References

Wilhelm Philippe Schimper (1808-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schimp.' in the authors string.
Elizabeth Gertrude Britton (1858-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Britton' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35100914: Based on data supplied by Bryonames