Dicranodontium insularum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
insularum
ID:
1183727
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.B. Bartram
Source:
tro
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. Lichénol. 28: 209 1959
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001183065
Common Names
- Dicranodontium insularum
- Insularum Dicranodontium
- Dicranodontium Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Dicranodontium insularum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dicranodontium insularum is small and white, with four petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedling is a small, green, grass-like plant.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Dicranodontium insularum is best done in a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil in spring or summer and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Dicranodontium insularum
Dicranodontium insularum is found in the Pacific Islands.
Dicranodontium insularum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dicranodontium insularum?
Dicranodontium insularum
What type of plant is Dicranodontium insularum?
Moss
Where is Dicranodontium insularum found?
North America and Europe
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
Edwin Bunting Bartram (1878-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.B.Bartram' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35162115: Based on data supplied by Bryonames