Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Genus:
Species:
fragilis
ID:
1147375

Status:
valid

Authors:
H. Rob.

Source:
tro

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Lindbergia 4: 111. f. 4 1977

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001146713

Common Names

  • Zygodon fragilis
  • Fragile Zygodon Moss
  • Brittle Zygodon Moss

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Description

Zygodon fragilis (also called fragile zygodon, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, tufted moss with a yellowish-green color and a soft, feathery texture. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, meadows, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Zygodon fragilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used to reduce erosion on slopes and is a popular choice for rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zygodon fragilis has small, yellowish-green flowers, which are followed by small, brown, egg-shaped seeds. The seedlings have a single, erect leaf, which is usually curved and has a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zygodon fragilis is a small, tufted moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It is easy to propagate and cultivate, and can be grown in a variety of substrates, such as soil, peat, or sand. It prefers temperatures between 10-20°C and can tolerate a range of pH levels. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing.

Where to Find Zygodon fragilis

Zygodon fragilis is native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America.

Species in the Zygodon genus

Zygodon fragilis, Zygodon patrum, Zygodon acutifolius, Zygodon altarensis, Zygodon angustatus, Zygodon barbuloides, Zygodon brevipes, Zygodon brevisetus, Zygodon campylophyllus, Zygodon cernuus, Zygodon conoideus, Zygodon cylindricus, Zygodon dioicus, Zygodon ehrenbergii, Zygodon erosus, Zygodon fasciculatus, Zygodon fruticola, Zygodon gracilis, Zygodon hatcheri, Zygodon hirsutus, Zygodon hookeri, Zygodon insularum, Zygodon intermedius, Zygodon johnstonii, Zygodon laxifolius, Zygodon leptocarpus, Zygodon liebmannii, Zygodon longisetus, Zygodon macrophyllus, Zygodon magellanicus, Zygodon microgemmaceus, Zygodon nivalis, Zygodon obovalis, Zygodon ochraceus, Zygodon oeneus, Zygodon papillatus, Zygodon perichaetialis, Zygodon perreflexus, Zygodon peruvianus, Zygodon petrophilus, Zygodon pichinchensis, Zygodon pilosulus, Zygodon podocarpi, Zygodon polyptychus, Zygodon quitensis, Zygodon ramulosus, Zygodon reinwardtii, Zygodon robustus, Zygodon roccatii, Zygodon rufescens,

Species in the Orthotrichaceae family

Cardotiella appendiculata, Cardotiella quinquefaria, Cardotiella renauldii, Cardotiella secunda, Cardotiella subappendiculata, Cardotiella elimbata, Ceuthotheca cryptocarpa, Desmotheca apiculata, Desmotheca brachiata, Florschuetziella steerei, Florschuetziella scaberrima, Groutiella tumidula, Groutiella chimborazensis, Groutiella apiculata, Groutiella husnotii, Groutiella macrorrhyncha, Groutiella mucronifolia, Groutiella subgoniorrhyncha, Groutiella thraustophylla, Groutiella tomentosa, Groutiella wagneriana, Groutiella obtusa, Groutiella maracaibensis, Groutiella reesei, Groutiella tuberculata, Leiomitrium plicatum, Leratia neocaledonica, Leratia obtusifolia, Leratia exigua, Macrocoma tenuis, Macrocoma orthotrichoides, Macrocoma abyssinica, Macrocoma brasiliensis, Macrocoma iwatsukii, Macrocoma frigida, Macrocoma gastonyi, Macrocoma lycopodioides, Macrocoma pulchella, Macromitrium chloromitrium, Macromitrium perreflexum, Macromitrium onraedtii, Macromitrium sharpii, Macromitrium lomasense, Macromitrium fusco-aureum, Macromitrium galipense, Macromitrium gigasporum, Macromitrium glabratum, Macromitrium globirameum, Macromitrium gracile, Macromitrium greenmanii,

References

Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35100282: Based on data supplied by Bryonames