Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Genus:
Species:
baldwinii
ID:
1147675

Status:
valid

Authors:
Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Bernice P. Bishop Mus. Bull. 40: 24. 6 f. 21 1927

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001147013

Common Names

  • Daltonia Baldwinii
  • Daltonia Moss
  • Daltonia Mossy

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Description

Daltonia baldwinii (also called Baldwin's Daltonia, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to South America, Central America, and the West Indies. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Daltonia baldwinii is used as an ornamental plant and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Daltonia baldwinii has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are small and slender with small, round-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Daltonia baldwinii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a light, sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Daltonia baldwinii

Daltonia baldwinii can be found in moist, shady areas in the eastern United States and Canada.

Species in the Daltoniaceae family

Achrophyllum anomalum, Achrophyllum crassirete, Achrophyllum haesselianum, Achrophyllum javense, Achrophyllum magellanicum, Achrophyllum tenuinerve, Achrophyllum dentatum, Achrophyllum quadrifarium, Adelothecium bogotense, Beeveria distichophylloides, Benitotania elimbata, Bryobrothera crenulata, Bryobrothera tambuyukonensis, Calyptrochaeta subremotifolia, Calyptrochaeta marginata, Calyptrochaeta apiculata, Calyptrochaeta asplenioides, Calyptrochaeta enervis, Calyptrochaeta flexicollis, Calyptrochaeta grandiretis, Calyptrochaeta haitensis, Calyptrochaeta japonica, Calyptrochaeta leptoloma, Calyptrochaeta parviretis, Calyptrochaeta remotifolia, Calyptrochaeta rotundifolia, Calyptrochaeta cristata, Calyptrochaeta brownii, Calyptrochaeta setigera, Calyptrochaeta albescens, Calyptrochaeta deflexa, Calyptrochaeta nutans, Calyptrochaeta odontoloma, Calyptrochaeta isophylla, Calyptrochaeta microblasta, Calyptrochaeta ramosa, Calyptrochaeta boniana, Calyptrochaeta mollis, Calyptrochaeta otwayensis, Calyptrochaeta lucida, Calyptrochaeta perlimbata, Crosbya nervosa, Crosbya straminea, Daltonia apiculata, Daltonia aristifolia, Daltonia baldwinii, Daltonia baumgartneri, Daltonia bilimbata, Daltonia brevipedunculata, Daltonia forsythii,

References

Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35100701: Based on data supplied by Bryonames