Dichelyma japonicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
japonicum
ID:
1158994
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cardot
Source:
tro
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève 1: 132 1909
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001158332
Common Names
- Dichelyma japonicum
- Japonicum Dichelyma
- Japonicum Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dichelyma japonicum (also called Japanese 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 leaf shape. It grows in moist, shady areas, often near streams, and can be found in forests, meadows, and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Dichelyma japonicum can be used as a decorative plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dichelyma japonicum 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 japonicum is a small, yellow-green moss found in 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 japonicum
Diaphanophyllum japonicum is native to Japan.
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
Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35120671: Based on data supplied by Bryonames