Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dixon & Thér.) Nog.
Source:
tro
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 4: 44 1950
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001165011
Common Names
- Dolichomitriopsis Sasaokae
- Sasaoka's Dolichomitriopsis
- Sasaoka's Moss
Description
Dolichomitriopsis sasaokae (also called Sasaoka's Weevil, among many other common names) is a species of beetle in the family Curculionidae. It is native to Europe and is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, grasslands, and agricultural areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dolichomitriopsis sasaokae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used to prevent soil erosion and to stabilize soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dolichomitriopsis sasaokae is small and yellow-green in colour. Its seeds are tiny and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dolichomitriopsis sasaokae can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month. Prune back in late winter to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Dolichomitriopsis sasaokae
Dolichomitriopsis sasaokae can be found in wet habitats in Europe and North America.
Species in the Dolichomitriopsis genus
Species in the Lembophyllaceae family
Bestia longipes,
Camptochaete novae-zeelandiae,
Camptochaete angustata,
Camptochaete arbuscula,
Camptochaete deflexa,
Camptochaete excavata,
Camptochaete leichardtii,
Camptochaete porotrichoides,
Camptochaete pulvinata,
Camptochaete subporotrichoides,
Camptochaete fallax,
Camptochaete curvata,
Camptochaete dendroclada,
Camptochaete monolina,
Dolichomitriopsis crenulata,
Dolichomitriopsis diversiformis,
Dolichomitriopsis obtusifolia,
Dolichomitriopsis sasaokae,
Dolichomitriopsis cherdantsevae,
Fallaciella gracilis,
Fallaciella robusta,
Fifea aciphylla,
Isothecium algarvicum,
Isothecium ceylonense,
Isothecium mertensii,
Isothecium rigidissimum,
Isothecium semitortum,
Isothecium sprucei,
Isothecium trichocladon,
Isothecium alopecuroides,
Isothecium nervosum,
Lembophyllum divulsum,
Lembophyllum clandestinum,
Neobarbella comes,
Pilotrichella cuspidans,
Pilotrichella flexilis,
Pilotrichella mascarenica,
Pilotrichella mauiensis,
Pilotrichella phyllogonioides,
Pilotrichella pseudoimbricata,
Pilotrichella ragazzii,
Pilotrichella reesei,
Pilotrichella vermiformis,
Pilotrichella debilinervis,
Tripterocladium leucocladulum,
Weymouthia cochlearifolia,
Weymouthia mollis,
Weymouthia barbelloides,
Mawenzhangia thamnobryoides,
Nogopterium beyrichianum,