Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
polycarpum
ID:
1182374

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hedw.) Schimp.

Source:
tro

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Coroll. Bryol. Eur. 12 1856

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001181712

Common Names

  • Cynodontium polycarpum
  • Many-fruited Tooth Moss
  • Polycarpum Tooth Moss

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Description

Cynodontium polycarpum (also called 'Crisp Moss' and 'Crisp-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, crisp leaves. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and alpine meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Cynodontium polycarpum 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 polycarpum has small, yellow-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Where to Find Cynodontium polycarpum

Cynodontium polycarpum 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

Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Philippe Schimper (1808-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schimp.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35159312: Based on data supplied by Bryonames