Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
ditrichoides
ID:
1159154

Status:
valid

Authors:
Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Oefvers. Förh. Finska Vetensk.-Soc. 62A (9): 2 1921

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001158492

Common Names

  • Dicranella ditrichoides
  • Ditrichoides Fork-moss
  • Ditrich-like Fork-moss

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Description

Dicranella ditrichoides (also called Ditrichoid 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 ditrichoides 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 ditrichoides 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 ditrichoides: 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 ditrichoides

Dicranella ditrichoides 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

Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35120940: Based on data supplied by Bryonames