Status:
valid
Authors:
B.H. Allen
Source:
tro
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Novon 2: 1. f. 1–7 1992
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001197021
Description
Dicranodontium intermedium (also called Intermediate Dicranodontium, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Americas. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a single stem and small, oval leaves. It is native to North and South America, and is found in moist habitats such as wet rocks, soil, and tree bark.
Uses & Benefits
Dicranodontium intermedium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dicranodontium intermedium is small and yellow. The seed is a small, black, shiny, and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dicranodontium intermedium is a tropical plant that prefers a well-draining soil and full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes or by cuttings taken from the stems. The cuttings should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well-rooted.
Where to Find Dicranodontium intermedium
Dicranodontium intermedium is native to Central and South America and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Dicranodontium intermedium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dicranodontium intermedium?
Dicranodontium intermedium
What is the common name of Dicranodontium intermedium?
Intermediate Dicranodontium
Where is Dicranodontium intermedium found?
It is found in the Caucasus region of Russia
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,