Dicranolama menziesii
Ming's Fingers
Delicate epiphytic moss forming large wispy mid to dark green clumps. Stems sickle-shaped at the ends.
Additional information
- FamilyDicranaceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Sizeto 40 mm long
- Plant groupingEpiphytes
- LeavesLong, very narrow leaves to 10 mm. Small triangular paler basal section with a long fine point consisting mostly of the central vein. Marginal teeth on long tip, more obvious at the end.
- FlowersNon-flowering. Curved, grooved red-mouthed capsules to 3 mm long on bristles to 20 mm.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsGrows on trees, tree-ferns and rocks in wet mountain forests and rainforests.
- Garden useVery specific requirements and delicacy of the plant make it difficult for cultivation.
- Commercially availableNever
- Conservation statusVery restricted distribution within the Shire but locally abundant.
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Photographer/s: 1, 3, 4 Marilyn Bull ©; 2 Dr. John Braggins ©, University of Auckland
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