Cynodontium mexicanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicanum
ID:
1195649
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ireland
Source:
tro
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Bryologist 88: 372. f. 1–11 1985
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194987
Common Names
- Mexican Cynodontium Moss
- Cynodontium Moss
- Mexican Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cynodontium mexicanum (also called Cynodontium mexicanum, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere, particularly in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, tufted moss with a yellowish-green to yellowish-brown color and a glossy sheen. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, meadows, and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Cynodontium mexicanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cynodontium mexicanum has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cynodontium mexicanum is a small moss that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, shady locations and can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It is best grown in a soil-less medium such as sphagnum moss or peat moss.
Where to Find Cynodontium mexicanum
Cynodontium mexicanum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico and Central America.
Cynodontium mexicanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cynodontium mexicanum?
Cynodontium mexicanum
What type of plant is Cynodontium mexicanum?
A moss
Where is Cynodontium mexicanum found?
It is found in 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
Robert Root Ireland (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ireland' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35183066: Based on data supplied by Bryonames