Cynodontium brevidens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevidens
ID:
1534025
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Herzog) Fedosov, Jan Kučera & M. Stech
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society. 195(4): 559. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000017837
Common Names
- Cynodontium brevidens
- Brevidens Cynodontium
- Brevidens Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cynodontium brevidens (also called as the Brevidens 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 North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, forests, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Cynodontium brevidens 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 brevidens 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 brevidens is best done through division of the plant. The plant can be divided in spring or autumn. The divided parts should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in partial shade. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Propagation can also be done through spore sowing, which should be done in spring or autumn. The spores should be sown on a moist, well-drained soil and kept in partial shade.
Where to Find Cynodontium brevidens
Cynodontium brevidens can be found in the northern hemisphere, in areas of Europe, North America, and Asia.
Cynodontium brevidens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cynodontium brevidens?
Cynodontium brevidens
What type of plant is Cynodontium brevidens?
Moss
Where is Cynodontium brevidens found?
Tropical and subtropical regions
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: 100513630: Based on data supplied by Bryonames