Status:
valid
Authors:
Mitt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 3: 193 1891
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001164576
Common Names
- Diphyscium fulvifolium
- Fulvifolium Moss
- Fulvifolium Diphyscium
Description
Diphyscium fulvifolium (also called Brown-Leaved Diphyscium, among many other common names) is a perennial grass with an erect habit. It is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Diphyscium fulvifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diphyscium fulvifolium is small and yellowish-green. Its seed is small and reddish-brown in color. Its seedlings are small and have a single, unbranched stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Diphyscium fulvifolium: This species is best propagated by division of the clumps. It can be grown from seed, but germination is slow and erratic. It prefers a moist, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Diphyscium fulvifolium
Diphyscium fulvifolium can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Species in the Diphyscium genus
Diphyscium fasciculatum,
Diphyscium fendleri,
Diphyscium foliosum,
Diphyscium fulvifolium,
Diphyscium longifolium,
Diphyscium mucronifolium,
Diphyscium perminutum,
Diphyscium satoi,
Diphyscium domingense,
Diphyscium chiapense,
Diphyscium pocsii,
Diphyscium kashmirense,
Diphyscium lorifolium,
Diphyscium pilmaiquen,
Diphyscium tamasii,
Diphyscium suzukii,
Diphyscium yakushimense,
Species in the Diphysciaceae family
Diphyscium fasciculatum,
Diphyscium fendleri,
Diphyscium foliosum,
Diphyscium fulvifolium,
Diphyscium longifolium,
Diphyscium mucronifolium,
Diphyscium perminutum,
Diphyscium satoi,
Diphyscium domingense,
Diphyscium chiapense,
Diphyscium pocsii,
Diphyscium kashmirense,
Diphyscium lorifolium,
Diphyscium pilmaiquen,
Diphyscium tamasii,
Diphyscium suzukii,
Diphyscium yakushimense,