Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Genus:
Species:
forsythii
ID:
1147699

Status:
valid

Authors:
Broth. ex Cardot

Source:
tro

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Hist. Phys. Madagascar, Mousses 406 1915

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001147037

Common Names

  • Daltonia Forsythii
  • Daltonia Moss
  • Daltonia Mossy

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Description

Daltonia forsythii (also called 'Forsyth's Daltonia', among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, green moss with a distinctive, forked leaves. It is found in moist, shady areas, often in woodlands, and is native to North America, Europe, and Asia.

Uses & Benefits

Daltonia forsythii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Daltonia forsythii has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Daltonia forsythii 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 forsythii

Daltonia forsythii is native to South America and can be found in the tropical forests of the continent.

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

Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
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: 35100732: Based on data supplied by Bryonames