Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
tenellum
ID:
1182394

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

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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.

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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

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

Wilhelm Philippe Schimper (1808-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schimp.' in the authors string.
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: 35159353: Based on data supplied by Bryonames