Dicranodontium uncinatum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uncinatum
ID:
1159492
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Harv.) A. Jaeger
Source:
tro
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Ber. Thätigk. St. Gallischen Naturwiss. Ges. 1877–78: 380 (Gen. Sp. Musc. 2: 1398) 1880
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001158830
Common Names
- Dicranodontium Uncinatum
- Hooked Fringe-moss
- Hooked Fringed Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Dicranodontium uncinatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dicranodontium uncinatum is small and white, with two stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Cultivation and propagation of Dicranodontium uncinatum: This species can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).
Where to Find Dicranodontium uncinatum
Dicranodontium uncinatum can be found in North America, Europe, 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 Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.
August Jaeger (1842-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Jaeger' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35121442: Based on data supplied by Bryonames