Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Species:
cribrosus
ID:
1181594

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hedw.) Spruce

Source:
tro

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., ser. 2 3: 491 1849

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001180932

Common Names

  • Coscinodon cribrosus
  • Cribrosus Moss
  • Cribrosus Haircap Moss

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Description

Coscinodon cribrosus (also called Cribrose Feather-moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, yellow-green moss with cribrose leaves and a short stem. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests or along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Coscinodon cribrosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, for erosion control, and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coscinodon cribrosus is small, white, and has a star-shaped structure. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coscinodon cribrosus is a small, tufted moss that grows in dry, sunny areas. It is propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers a well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be kept moist but not wet. It is best grown in a container or in a rock garden.

Where to Find Coscinodon cribrosus

Coscinodon cribrosus can be found in moist, shady areas in the eastern United States and Canada.

Species in the Grimmiaceae family

Bucklandiella shevockii, Bucklandiella allanfifei, Bucklandiella pycnotricha, Bucklandiella elegans, Bucklandiella angustissima, Bucklandiella depressa, Bucklandiella dichelymoides, Bucklandiella subcrispipila, Bucklandiella crumiana, Bucklandiella araucana, Bucklandiella affinis, Bucklandiella afoninae, Bucklandiella albipilifera, Bucklandiella angustifolia, Bucklandiella brevipes, Bucklandiella compactula, Bucklandiella crispipila, Bucklandiella cucullatula, Bucklandiella cucullatifolia, Bucklandiella cylindropyxis, Bucklandiella decurrens, Bucklandiella didyma, Bucklandiella elliptica, Bucklandiella emersa, Bucklandiella fuscescens, Bucklandiella fuscolutea, Bucklandiella gracillima, Bucklandiella grimmioides, Bucklandiella heterosticha, Bucklandiella heterostichoides, Bucklandiella himalayana, Bucklandiella joseph-hookeri, Bucklandiella laeta, Bucklandiella lamprocarpa, Bucklandiella lawtonae, Bucklandiella lepervanchei, Bucklandiella lusitanica, Bucklandiella macounii, Bucklandiella membranacea, Bucklandiella microcarpa, Bucklandiella minuta, Bucklandiella nitidula, Bucklandiella obesa, Bucklandiella obtusa, Bucklandiella occidentalis, Bucklandiella ochracea, Bucklandiella orthotrichacea, Bucklandiella pachydictyon, Bucklandiella vulcanicola, Bucklandiella pacifica,

References

Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' 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: 35158165: Based on data supplied by Bryonames