Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hedw.) Schimp.
Source:
tro
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Coroll. Bryol. Eur. 13 1856
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001158455
Common Names
- Dicranella cerviculata
- Cerviculata Dicranella
- Cerviculata Fork Moss
Uses & Benefits
Dicranella cerviculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in landscaping and as a cover for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dicranella cerviculata is small and whitish-green in color. Its seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and thin with a long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation information for Dicranella cerviculata: Dicranella cerviculata is a species of moss that is native to temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It is best to water the moss regularly to keep it moist, but not soggy. It can also be grown in containers or in a terrarium.
Where to Find Dicranella cerviculata
Dicranella cerviculata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Species in the Dicranellaceae family
Bryotestua brevicuspis,
Bryotestua longicuspis,
Campylopodium lineare,
Campylopodium phascoides,
Campylopodium euchlorum,
Campylopodium capillaceum,
Dicranella elegans,
Dicranella fontana,
Dicranella acroclada,
Dicranella affinis,
Dicranella alpina,
Dicranella amplexans,
Dicranella angustifolia,
Dicranella apolensis,
Dicranella apophysatula,
Dicranella argentinica,
Dicranella ascensionica,
Dicranella aulacocarpa,
Dicranella austro-sinensis,
Dicranella baileyana,
Dicranella barbensis,
Dicranella barnesii,
Dicranella bicolor,
Dicranella boliviana,
Dicranella borbonica,
Dicranella brachyangia,
Dicranella brachyblepharis,
Dicranella breviseta,
Dicranella caldensis,
Dicranella callosa,
Dicranella cameruniae,
Dicranella campylophylla,
Dicranella cerviculata,
Dicranella circinata,
Dicranella coarctata,
Dicranella consimilis,
Dicranella cratericola,
Dicranella crinalis,
Dicranella crispa,
Dicranella densifolia,
Dicranella dietrichiae,
Dicranella dilatatinervis,
Dicranella ditissima,
Dicranella ditrichoides,
Dicranella divaricata,
Dicranella divaricatula,
Dicranella dussii,
Dicranella elata,
Dicranella erectotheca,
Dicranella euryphylla,