Status:
valid
Authors:
Sw.
Source:
tro
Year:
1803
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Schrader) 1801(1): 27. pl. 2 1803
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001180506
Common Names
- Cinclidium stygium
- Stygian Cinclidium
- Stygian Cinclidium Moss
Description
Cinclidium stygium (also called Arctic 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 stygium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used as a groundcover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cinclidium stygium has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, light green leaves.
Where to Find Cinclidium stygium
Cinclidium stygium can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Cinclidium stygium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cinclidium stygium?
Cinclidium stygium
What is the common name of Cinclidium stygium?
Stygian Cinclidium
Where is Cinclidium stygium 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,