Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Species:
divaricatum
ID:
1168977

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dozy & Molk.) Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. I(3): 944 1907

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001168315

Common Names

  • Lepidopilidium divaricatum
  • Divaricate Lepidopilidium
  • Divaricate-leaved Lepidopilidium

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Description

Lepidopilidium divaricatum (also called divaricate moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Hypnaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a branched, tufted habit. It is native to North America, where it is found in moist, shady habitats in the eastern United States and Canada.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidopilidium divaricatum is used as an ornamental plant and in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepidopilidium divaricatum is small, white and star-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Where to Find Lepidopilidium divaricatum

Lepidopilidium divaricatum is found in the tropical regions of South and Central America.

Species in the Pilotrichaceae family

Amblytropis hispidula, Amblytropis setosa, Actinodontium adscendens, Actinodontium dusenii, Actinodontium rhaphidostegum, Actinodontium sprucei, Actinodontium streptopogoneum, Actinodontium pygmaeum, Brymela angustiretis, Brymela complanata, Brymela crosbyi, Brymela laevinervis, Brymela tutezona, Brymela acuminata, Brymela cuspidata, Brymela fissidentoides, Brymela fluminensis, Brymela obtusifolia, Brymela parkeriana, Brymela rugulosa, Brymela websteri, Brymela cavifolia, Callicostella callicostelloides, Callicostella africana, Callicostella apophysata, Callicostella armata, Callicostella ascensionis, Callicostella attenuata, Callicostella beccariana, Callicostella belangeriana, Callicostella bernoullii, Callicostella bisexualis, Callicostella brevipes, Callicostella caledonica, Callicostella campbelliana, Callicostella chevalieri, Callicostella chionophylla, Callicostella chlorina, Callicostella chloroneura, Callicostella circinata, Callicostella constricta, Callicostella cruegeri, Callicostella daltoniaecarpa, Callicostella depressa, Callicostella disticha, Callicostella eberhardtiana, Callicostella emarginatula, Callicostella erosotruncata, Callicostella fallax, Callicostella fissidentella,

References

Julian(us) Hendrik Molkenboer (1816-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molk.' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
Frans Dozy (1807-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dozy' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35138402: Based on data supplied by Bryonames