Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thér. & P. de la Varde) Thér. & P. de la Varde
Source:
tro
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Ann. Cryptog. Exot. 5: 55 1932
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001158487
Common Names
- Dicranella densifolia
- Densifolia Fork-moss
- Dense-leaved Fork-moss
Description
Dicranella densifolia (also called Dense-leaved Fork-moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a distinctive forked stem. It typically grows in moist, shady areas such as woods, fields, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Dicranella densifolia has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dicranella densifolia is small and white, with a single stamen. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Dicranella densifolia: This plant is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagate by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Dicranella densifolia
Dicranella densifolia can be found in temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.
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,