Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
billardierei
ID:
1159508

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brid.) Paris

Source:
tro

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Index Bryol. (ed. 2) 2: 24 1904

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001158846

Common Names

  • Dicranoloma Billardierei
  • Billardiere's Fringe-moss
  • Billardiere's Fringed Moss

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Description

Dicranoloma billardierei (also called Dicranoloma billardierei, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a yellowish-green color and is typically found in moist, shady areas. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in forests, meadows, and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dicranoloma billardierei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and stomach problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dicranoloma billardierei var. angustinerve (Rodway) Sainsbury
Dicranoloma billardierei var. compactum (Cardot) Cardot & Broth.
Dicranoloma billardierei var. patentifolium (Renauld & Paris) Thér.
Dicranoloma billarderii var. drepanocladium (Müll. Hal.) P. de la Varde
Dicranoloma billarderii var. moelleri E. Bauer
Dicranoloma billarderii var. scopareolum (Müll. Hal.) Thér.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dicranoloma billardierei is a small, yellowish-green, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, yellowish-green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Where to Find Dicranoloma billardierei

Dicranoloma billardierei can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South 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.
Samuel Elisée Bridel-Brideri (1762-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brid.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35121467: Based on data supplied by Bryonames