Cynodontium brasiliense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brasiliense
ID:
1534024
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hampe) Fedosov, Jan Kučera & M. Stech
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society. 195(4): 559. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000017836
Common Names
- Cynodontium brasiliense
- Brasiliense Cynodontium
- Brasiliense Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cynodontium brasiliense (also called as the Brazilian Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss belonging to the family Dicranaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a glossy sheen. It is native to South America, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, forests, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Cynodontium brasiliense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cynodontium brasiliense has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
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Cultivation and propagation of Cynodontium brasiliense: Cynodontium brasiliense is a moss that can be propagated by spores or by division. It is best grown in moist, shady areas with acidic soil. It can be propagated by sowing spores on the soil surface or by dividing established clumps. Spores should be sown in the spring or early summer. Division can be done in the spring or fall when the plants are actively growing. The divided clumps should be planted in moist, shady areas with acidic soil.
Where to Find Cynodontium brasiliense
Cynodontium brasiliense can be found in the northern hemisphere, in areas of Europe, North America, and Asia.
Cynodontium brasiliense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cynodontium brasiliense?
Cynodontium brasiliense
What type of plant is Cynodontium brasiliense?
Moss
Where is Cynodontium brasiliense found?
South America
Species in the Rhabdoweisiaceae family
Camptodontium cryptodon, Cynodontium asperifolium, Cynodontium bruntonii, Cynodontium crassirete, Cynodontium fallax, Cynodontium gracilescens, Cynodontium jenneri, Cynodontium polycarpum, Cynodontium strumiferum, Cynodontium strumulosum, Cynodontium suecicum, Cynodontium tanganyikae, Cynodontium tenellum, Cynodontium guatemalense, Cynodontium mexicanum, Cynodontium sinensifugax, Cynodontium serrulatum, Cynodontium brasiliense, Cynodontium brevidens, Cynodontium brevifolium, Cynodontium chilense, Cynodontium delgadilloi, Cynodontium erosum, Cynodontium hydrogonioides, Cynodontium laxifolium, Cynodontium laxirete, Cynodontium peruvianum, Cynodontium robinsonii, Cynodontium setschwanicum, Cynodontium subintegrum, Cynodontium tunariense, Cynodontium weisioides, Dicranoweisia africana, Dicranoweisia cirrata, Dicranoweisia microcarpa, Dicranoweisia falcifolia, Dicranoweisia tortelloides, Eucamptodon perichaetialis, Oncophorus virens, Oncophorus gracilentus, Oncophorus integerrimus, Arctoa schistioides, Arctoa anderssonii, Arctoa fulvella, Arctoa hyperborea, Arctoa blyttii, Arctoa starkei, Arctoa glacialis, Arctoa pumila, Arctoa spenceri,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100513629: Based on data supplied by Bryonames