Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
erectotheca
ID:
1159161

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R. Br. bis) Paris

Source:
tro

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Index Bryol. Suppl. 116 1900

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001158499

Common Names

  • Erectotheca Dicranella Moss
  • Dicranella Erectotheca Moss
  • Erectotheca Fork Moss

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Uses & Benefits

Dicranella erectotheca 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 erectotheca 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 erectotheca: 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 erectotheca

Dicranella erectotheca 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

Robert Brown (1820-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.bis' in the authors string.
Jean Édouard Gabriel Narcisse Paris (1827-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paris' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35120951: Based on data supplied by Bryonames