Status:
valid
Authors:
Bruch & Schimp.
Source:
tro
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Bryol. Eur. 5: 24 (fasc. 31. Monogr. Suppl. 2) 1846
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001158335
Common Names
- Dichelyma pallescens
- Pallescens Dichelyma
- Pallescens Moss
Description
Dichelyma pallescens (also called Pale 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, pale leaf shape. It grows in moist, shady areas, often near streams, and can be found in forests, meadows, and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Dichelyma pallescens can be used as a decorative plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dichelyma pallescens 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dichelyma pallescens 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 pallescens
Dichelyma pallescens can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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,