Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
seriatum
ID:
1195873

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Broth. & Paris) B.H. Allen

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 62: 48 1987

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195211

Common Names

  • Dicnemon seriatum
  • Seriatum Dicnemon
  • Dicnemon

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Description

Dicnemon seriatum (also called Dicnemon seriatum var. seriatum, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to the Northern Hemisphere, from Europe to North America. It is found in moist, shady places, such as in woods and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Dicnemon seriatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in the production of moss gardens and terrariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dicnemon seriatum has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicnemon seriatum is a small, tufted moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spores. The best time to divide the plant is in the spring or early summer when the plants are actively growing. For spore propagation, the spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. The spores will germinate in about two weeks.

Where to Find Dicnemon seriatum

Dicnemon seriatum is found in the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America.

Species in the Dicranaceae family

Braunfelsia angustifolia, Braunfelsia dicranoides, Braunfelsia edentula, Braunfelsia enervis, Braunfelsia plicata, Braunfelsia aenea, Braunfelsia muscicola, Brotherobryum dekockii, Brotherobryum macgregorii, Brotherobryum undulatifolium, Brotherobryum sleumeri, Chorisodontium aciphyllum, Chorisodontium mittenii, Chorisodontium nigricans, Chorisodontium setaceum, Chorisodontium speciosum, Chorisodontium dicranellatum, Chorisodontium magellanicum, Chorisodontium spegazzinii, Chorisodontium luridum, Cryptodicranum armittii, Dicnemon calycinum, Dicnemon semicryptum, Dicnemon cuspidatum, Dicnemon pancheri, Dicnemon planifolium, Dicnemon spathoideum, Dicnemon dixonianum, Dicnemon seriatum, Dicnemon cochlearifolium, Dicnemon subpiliferum, Dicnemon robbinsii, Dicnemon novae-guineae, Dicnemon aneitense, Dicranoloma angustatum, Dicranoloma arfakianum, Dicranoloma assimile, Dicranoloma australe, Dicranoloma austro-scoparium, Dicranoloma billardierei, Dicranoloma blumii, Dicranoloma brachysteleum, Dicranoloma brasiliense, Dicranoloma braunii, Dicranoloma brevifolium, Dicranoloma brevisetum, Dicranoloma calycinum, Dicranoloma capillare, Dicranoloma capillifolioides, Dicranoloma confusum,

References

Jean Édouard Gabriel Narcisse Paris (1827-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paris' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
Bruce H. Allen (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.H.Allen' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35183443: Based on data supplied by Bryonames