Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
chaetophoron
ID:
862097

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roem. & Schult.) Dandy

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 69: 55 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000861432

Common Names

  • Cyrtococcum chaetophoron
  • Chaetophoron Moss
  • Hairy Moss

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Description

Cyrtococcum chaetophoron (also called Chaetophoron Cyrtococcum, among many other common names) is a perennial fungus native to Europe and Asia. It is a low-growing fungus with a spreading habit and grows in a wide range of habitats, including lawns, pastures, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtococcum chaetophoron has no known non-medical uses.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyrtococcum chaetophoron is a small, white, tubular flower. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, grass-like, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtococcum chaetophoron can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Cyrtococcum chaetophoron

Cyrtococcum chaetophoron is native to India and can be found in moist forests.

Cyrtococcum chaetophoron FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtococcum chaetophoron?

Cyrtococcum chaetophoron

What is the common name of Cyrtococcum chaetophoron?

Chaetophoron Canegrass

What is the habitat of Cyrtococcum chaetophoron?

It is found in wet, marshy areas, such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Johann Jacob Roemer (1763-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roem.' in the authors string.
James Edgar Dandy (1903-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dandy' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:397248-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].