Daltonia brevipedunculata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevipedunculata
ID:
1147681
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mitt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot., Suppl. 2: 146 1859
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001147019
Common Names
- Daltonia Brevipedunculata
- Daltonia Moss
- Daltonia Mossy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Daltonia brevipedunculata (also called Short-peduncled Daltonia, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to North America. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Daltonia brevipedunculata is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves can be used to make a tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Daltonia brevipedunculata is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Daltonia brevipedunculata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. The clumps should be divided and replanted in a light, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Daltonia brevipedunculata
Daltonia brevipedunculata 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
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35100710: Based on data supplied by Bryonames