Status:
valid
Authors:
Mitt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Bryol. Jav. 1: 35. pl. 26 1855
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001164582
Common Names
- Diphyscium mucronifolium
- Mucronifolium Diphyscium
- Mucronifolium Moss
Description
Diphyscium mucronifolium (also called Mucronate 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 mucronifolium 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
Diphyscium mucronifolium has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Where to Find Diphyscium mucronifolium
Diphyscium mucronifolium 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,