Dichodontium zgodon - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zgodon
ID:
1533978
Status:
valid
Authors:
Plutenko
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Zapiski Kievskago Obshchestva Estestvoispytatelei. 3(3): 284. 1873
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000017812
Common Names
- Dichodontium zgodon
- Zgodon Dichodontium
- Zgodon Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dichodontium zgodon (also called as the Zgodon Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss belonging to the family Dicranaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a glossy sheen. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, forests, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Dichodontium zgodon is used as a food source for animals, and its leaves can be used as a mulch to help retain moisture in soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dichodontium zgodon has small yellow flowers, with a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped cotyledons.
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Cultivation and propagation of Dichodontium zgodon is done through spores. The spores are sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy compost in a shady position. The spores should be kept moist and warm. The plants should be kept in a cool, moist environment and should be kept away from direct sunlight.
Where to Find Dichodontium zgodon
Dichodontium zgodon can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Dichodontium zgodon FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dichodontium zgodon?
Dichodontium zgodon
What is the common name of Dichodontium zgodon?
Zgodon Dichodontium
What is the habitat of Dichodontium zgodon?
It is found in dry habitats, such as rocky outcrops and open woodlands
Species in the Dichodontium genus
Species in the Aongstroemiaceae family
Aongstroemia filiformis, Aongstroemia appressa, Aongstroemia gayana, Aongstroemia julacea, Aongstroemia longipes, Aongstroemia orientalis, Aongstroemia subcompressa, Aongstroemia skorpili, Aongstroemiopsis julacea, Diobelonella palustris, Diobelonella rotundata, Hygrodicranum bolivianum, Hygrodicranum falklandicum, Hygrodicranum herrerae, Polymerodon andinus, Dichodontium debile, Dichodontium integrum, Dichodontium olympicum, Dichodontium pellucidum, Dichodontium flavescens, Dichodontium zgodon, Neodicranella hamulosa,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100474509: Based on data supplied by Bryonames