Status:
valid
Authors:
(Duby) M. Fleisch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 55: 284 1914
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001181759
Common Names
- Cyptodon fasciculatus
- Fasciculatus Cyptodon
- Fasciculatus Moss
Description
Cyptodon fasciculatus (also called Fasciculatus Cyptodon, among many other common names) is a small moss species found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China. It is a tufted moss with small, ovate-lanceolate leaves, and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cyptodon fasciculatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyptodon fasciculatus has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and round, with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyptodon fasciculatus is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows in clumps. It is native to South Africa and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in spring or early summer. The plant can also be propagated from seed, although it may take up to two years for the seedlings to reach maturity.
Where to Find Cyptodon fasciculatus
Cyptodon fasciculatus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Species in the Cyptodon genus
Species in the Cryphaeaceae family
Cryphaea acuminata,
Cryphaea apiculata,
Cryphaea attenuata,
Cryphaea brevipila,
Cryphaea chlorophyllosa,
Cryphaea consimilis,
Cryphaea filiformis,
Cryphaea furcinervis,
Cryphaea glomerata,
Cryphaea heteromalla,
Cryphaea hygrophila,
Cryphaea jamesonii,
Cryphaea lorentziana,
Cryphaea nervosa,
Cryphaea obovatocarpa,
Cryphaea orizabae,
Cryphaea ovalifolia,
Cryphaea parvula,
Cryphaea patens,
Cryphaea pilifera,
Cryphaea protensa,
Cryphaea raddiana,
Cryphaea ragazzii,
Cryphaea ramosa,
Cryphaea rhacomitrioides,
Cryphaea rutenbergii,
Cryphaea tenella,
Cryphaea clandestina,
Cryphaea amurensis,
Cryphaea songpanensis,
Cryphaea lanceolata,
Cryphaea omeiensis,
Cryphaeophilum molle,
Cyptodon dilatatus,
Cyptodon fasciculatus,
Cyptodon gracilis,
Cyptodon muelleri,
Cyptodontopsis leveillei,
Dendrocryphaea latifolia,
Dendrocryphaea cuspidata,
Dendrocryphaea gorveana,
Dendrocryphaea lechleri,
Dendrocryphaea tasmanica,
Dendrocryphaea crassinervis,
Dendrocryphaea lamyana,
Dendropogonella rufescens,
Monocryphaea ravenelii,
Pilotrichopsis dentata,
Pilotrichopsis ferruginea,
Pilotrichopsis robusta,