Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
dilatatinervis
ID:
1159152

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dixon

Source:
tro

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 50: 147 1936

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001158490

Common Names

  • Dicranella dilatatinervis
  • Dilatatinervis Fork-moss
  • Broad-nerve Fork-moss

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Description

Dicranella dilatatinervis (also called Dilated-nerve 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 dilatatinervis 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 dilatatinervis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Dicranella dilatatinervis: 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 dilatatinervis

Dicranella dilatatinervis 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,

References

Hugh Neville Dixon (1861-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dixon' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35120938: Based on data supplied by Bryonames