Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
fallax
ID:
1182350

Status:
valid

Authors:
Limpr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Laubm. Deutschl. 1: 287 1886

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001181688

Common Names

  • Fallax cynodontium
  • Cynodontium fallax
  • Cynodontium

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Description

Cynodontium fallax (also called 'Deceptive Moss' and 'Deceptive-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, deceptive leaves. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and alpine meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Cynodontium fallax is used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and as a decorative element in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cynodontium fallax 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 fallax 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 fallax

Cynodontium fallax is found in Europe and North 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

Karl Gustav Limpricht (1834-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Limpr.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35159275: Based on data supplied by Bryonames