Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
crassirete
ID:
1182343

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ångstr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Öfvers. Förh. Kongl. Svenska Vetensk.-Akad. 33(4): 4 1876

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001181681

Common Names

  • Crassirete cynodontium
  • Cynodontium crassirete
  • Cynodontium

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Description

Cynodontium crassirete (also called 'Thick Moss' and 'Thick-leaved Moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, tufted plant with erect, branched stems and glossy, thick leaves. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and alpine meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Cynodontium crassirete is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in the production of soil erosion control mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cynodontium crassirete has small, yellow-green flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynodontium crassirete is a small, yellow-green moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers a moist, acidic soil and should be kept in partial shade. It is a slow-growing plant and can take several years to reach its full size.

Where to Find Cynodontium crassirete

Cynodontium crassirete is found in Europe and North America.

Cynodontium crassirete FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynodontium crassirete?

Cynodontium crassirete

What is the common name of Cynodontium crassirete?

Thick-Ribbed Moss

What type of habitat does Cynodontium crassirete prefer?

Moist, shady areas

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,