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
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.
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 Coscinodon genus
Coscinodon lawianus,
Coscinodon arctolimnius,
Coscinodon bolivianus,
Coscinodon calyptratus,
Coscinodon cribrosus,
Coscinodon hartzii,
Coscinodon humilis,
Coscinodon patersonii,
Coscinodon yukonensis,
Coscinodon pseudohartzii,
Coscinodon horridus,
Coscinodon monchiquensis,
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,