Dicranodontium asperulum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
asperulum
ID:
1159420
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mitt.) Broth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. I(3): 336 1901
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001158758
Common Names
- Dicranodontium asperulum
- Asperulum Moss
- Dicranodontium Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dicranodontium asperulum (also called Dicranodontium asperulum, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, tufted moss with short, stiff stems and leaves that are curved and twisted. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in woods, meadows, and along streams. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia.
Uses & Benefits
Dicranodontium asperulum is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating coughs and colds, as well as for promoting blood circulation and relieving pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dicranodontium asperulum is a small, yellowish-green spike. The seed is small and black, with a rough surface. The seedlings are small, with narrow leaves.
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Cultivation and propagation of Dicranodontium asperulum is best done by sowing spores on a moistened medium. The medium should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment. The spores will germinate and form small plants that can then be transplanted to a larger pot or into the garden.
Where to Find Dicranodontium asperulum
Dicranodontium asperulum can be found in moist, shady areas in Europe, North America, and Asia.
Species in the Dicranodontium genus
Dicranodontium asperulum, Dicranodontium denudatum, Dicranodontium didictyon, Dicranodontium filifolium, Dicranodontium humile, Dicranodontium porodictyon, Dicranodontium pulchroalare, Dicranodontium tapes, Dicranodontium uncinatum, Dicranodontium insularum, Dicranodontium tristaniense, Dicranodontium papillifolium, Dicranodontium intermedium,
Species in the Leucobryaceae family
Holomitriopsis laevifolia, Mitrobryum koelzii, Sphaerothecium phascoideum, Sphaerothecium reconditum, Sphaerothecium subchlorophyllosum, Steyermarkiella anomalodictya, Atractylocarpus alpinus, Atractylocarpus alticaulis, Atractylocarpus brasiliensis, Atractylocarpus longisetus, Atractylocarpus nanus, Atractylocarpus neocaledonicus, Atractylocarpus patagonicus, Atractylocarpus madagascariensis, Atractylocarpus novoguineensis, Atractylocarpus subporodictyon, Brothera leana, Campylopodiella himalayana, Campylopodiella flagellacea, Campylopodiella crenulata, Campylopodiella stenocarpa, Campylopodiella dorothyae, Campylopus joshii, Campylopus incurvatus, Campylopus laxoventralis, Campylopus sharpii, Campylopus acuminatus, Campylopus aemulans, Campylopus albidovirens, Campylopus ambiguus, Campylopus amboroensis, Campylopus anderssonii, Campylopus andreanus, Campylopus angustiretis, Campylopus arctocarpus, Campylopus arcuatus, Campylopus areodictyon, Campylopus argyrocaulon, Campylopus asperifolius, Campylopus atrovirens, Campylopus aureonitens, Campylopus austro-alpinus, Campylopus austrosubulatus, Campylopus bartramiaceus, Campylopus beauverdianus, Campylopus belangeri, Campylopus bicolor, Campylopus brevipilus, Campylopus brunneus, Campylopus cambouei,
References
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35121345: Based on data supplied by Bryonames