Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schimp.) Limpr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Krypt.-Fl. Schlesien 1: 425 1877
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001181732
Common Names
- Cynodontium tenellum
- Delicate Forked Moss
- Delicate Forked Beard Moss
Uses & Benefits
Cynodontium tenellum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a low-growing habit and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. It is also used as a food source for birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cynodontium tenellum has small, yellow-green flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cynodontium tenellum is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows in clumps. It is native to South Africa and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in spring or early summer. The plant can also be propagated from seed, although it may take up to two years for the seedlings to reach maturity.
Where to Find Cynodontium tenellum
Cynodontium tenellum is found in Europe and North Africa.
Cynodontium tenellum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cynodontium tenellum?
Cynodontium tenellum
What type of plant is Cynodontium tenellum?
Moss
What is the habitat of Cynodontium tenellum?
Moist, shady areas
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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,