Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1877: 43 1877
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001180502
Common Names
- Cinclidium latifolium
- Broad-leaved Cinclidium
- Broad-leaved Cinclidium Moss
Description
Cinclidium latifolium (also called Broad-leaved Cinclidium, among many other common names) is a species of moss that is native to the Arctic and Subarctic regions. It is a small, yellow-green moss that grows in mats on rocks, soil, and other surfaces. It has a prostrate growth habit and its leaves are lanceolate in shape.
Uses & Benefits
Cinclidium latifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used as a groundcover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cinclidium latifolium is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, upright stem.
Where to Find Cinclidium latifolium
Cinclidium latifolium is found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Cinclidium latifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cinclidium latifolium?
Cinclidium latifolium
What is the common name of Cinclidium latifolium?
Broad-leaved Cinclidium
Where is Cinclidium latifolium found?
Europe, Asia, and North America
Species in the Cinclidium genus
Species in the Mniaceae family
Mniobryum brevisetum,
Mniobryum linderi,
Mniobryum pergracile,
Mniobryum perlaxum,
Mniobryum rubrum,
Mniobryum ruwenzorense,
Mniobryum sparsifolium,
Mniobryum tortifolium,
Webera denticostata,
Webera striatidens,
Webera taylorii,
Webera synoica,
Cinclidium arcticum,
Cinclidium latifolium,
Cinclidium minutifolium,
Cinclidium stygium,
Cinclidium subrotundum,
Cinclidium alaskanum,
Cyrtomnium hymenophyllum,
Cyrtomnium hymenophylloides,
Epipterygium brasiliense,
Epipterygium convalleum,
Epipterygium immarginatum,
Epipterygium mandonii,
Epipterygium mexicanum,
Epipterygium puiggarii,
Epipterygium rigidum,
Epipterygium tozeri,
Epipterygium wrightii,
Epipterygium koelzii,
Epipterygium vanuatuicum,
Epipterygium opararense,
Epipterygium nagasakense,
Epipterygium orbifolium,
Epipterygium atlanticum,
Epipterygium biauritum,
Epipterygium oreophilum,
Epipterygium yunnanense,
Leucolepis acanthoneura,
Mielichhoferia shevockii,
Mielichhoferia pilifera,
Mielichhoferia acuminata,
Mielichhoferia acutifolia,
Mielichhoferia argentifolia,
Mielichhoferia auriseta,
Mielichhoferia badhwarii,
Mielichhoferia borbonica,
Mielichhoferia brotheri,
Mielichhoferia bryocarpa,
Mielichhoferia canescens,