Dichelyma capillaceum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capillaceum
ID:
1158989
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dicks.) Myrin
Source:
tro
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Kongl. Vetensk. Acad. Handl. 1832: 274 1833
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001158327
Common Names
- Dichelyma capillaceum
- Capillaceum Dichelyma
- Capillaceum Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dichelyma capillaceum (also called Hair-like 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, hair-like leaf shape. It grows in moist, shady areas, often near streams, and can be found in forests, meadows, and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Dichelyma capillaceum is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat rheumatism and reduce swelling.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dichelyma capillaceum has small, yellow-green flowers with a single pistil and six stamens. The seeds are small and round, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are slender and have a single, narrow leaf.
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Dichelyma capillaceum is a small, yellow-green moss found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. Division is the easiest and most reliable method of propagation. Simply divide the tuft into smaller pieces and replant them in the desired location.
Where to Find Dichelyma capillaceum
Dichelyma capillaceum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.
Species in the Dichelyma genus
Species in the Fontinalaceae family
Brachelyma subulatum, Dichelyma capillaceum, Dichelyma falcatum, Dichelyma japonicum, Dichelyma pallescens, Dichelyma uncinatum, Fontinalis antipyretica, Fontinalis bogotensis, Fontinalis dalecarlica, Fontinalis flaccida, Fontinalis howellii, Fontinalis hypnoides, Fontinalis missourica, Fontinalis neomexicana, Fontinalis novae-angliae, Fontinalis perfida, Fontinalis squamosa, Fontinalis sullivantii, Fontinalis tournalii, Fontinalis sphagnifolia, Fontinalis welchiana, Fontinalis redfearnii, Fontinalis dichelymoides, Fontinalis pristina, Fontinalis sismondana,
References
William Withering (1741-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'With.' in the authors string.
Claus (Claës) Gustaf Myrin (1803-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Myrin' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35120663: Based on data supplied by Bryonames