Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
cirrata
ID:
1159681

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hedw.) Lindb. ex Milde

Source:
tro

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Bryol. Siles. 49 1869

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001159019

Common Names

  • Dicranoweisia cirrata
  • Cirrata Weisia Moss
  • Weisia Moss

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Uses & Benefits

Dicranoweisia cirrata is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dicranoweisia cirrata has small, white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small, with narrow leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicranoweisia cirrata can be propagated through division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. It can tolerate full sun in cooler climates, but in warmer climates, it needs some shade. It is hardy to USDA zone 5 and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°F (-29°C). It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Dicranoweisia cirrata

Dicranoweisia cirrata can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Species in the Rhabdoweisiaceae family

Camptodontium cryptodon, Cynodontium asperifolium, Cynodontium bruntonii, Cynodontium crassirete, Cynodontium fallax, Cynodontium gracilescens, Cynodontium jenneri, Cynodontium polycarpum, Cynodontium strumiferum, Cynodontium strumulosum, Cynodontium suecicum, Cynodontium tanganyikae, Cynodontium tenellum, Cynodontium guatemalense, Cynodontium mexicanum, Cynodontium sinensifugax, Cynodontium serrulatum, Cynodontium brasiliense, Cynodontium brevidens, Cynodontium brevifolium, Cynodontium chilense, Cynodontium delgadilloi, Cynodontium erosum, Cynodontium hydrogonioides, Cynodontium laxifolium, Cynodontium laxirete, Cynodontium peruvianum, Cynodontium robinsonii, Cynodontium setschwanicum, Cynodontium subintegrum, Cynodontium tunariense, Cynodontium weisioides, Dicranoweisia africana, Dicranoweisia cirrata, Dicranoweisia microcarpa, Dicranoweisia falcifolia, Dicranoweisia tortelloides, Eucamptodon perichaetialis, Oncophorus virens, Oncophorus gracilentus, Oncophorus integerrimus, Arctoa schistioides, Arctoa anderssonii, Arctoa fulvella, Arctoa hyperborea, Arctoa blyttii, Arctoa starkei, Arctoa glacialis, Arctoa pumila, Arctoa spenceri,

References

Sextus Otto Lindberg (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindb.' in the authors string.
Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35121672: Based on data supplied by Bryonames