Cynodontium tunariense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tunariense
ID:
1534044
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Herzog) Fedosov, Jan Kučera & M. Stech
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society. 195(4): 560. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000017850
Common Names
- Cynodontium tunariense
- Tunariense Cynodontium
- Tunariense Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cynodontium tunariense (also called Tunari Cynodontium, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, tufted plant with short, erect stems and small, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is native to South America, and is found in damp, shady places such as woods, meadows, and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Cynodontium tunariense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cynodontium tunariense has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Cynodontium tunariense is best done through division of the plant. The plant can be divided in spring or autumn. The divided parts should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in partial shade. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Propagation can also be done through spore sowing, which should be done in spring or autumn. The spores should be sown on a moist, well-drained soil and kept in partial shade.
Where to Find Cynodontium tunariense
Cynodontium tunariense can be found in Bolivia.
Cynodontium tunariense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cynodontium tunariense?
Cynodontium tunariense
What type of plant is Cynodontium tunariense?
Moss
Where is Cynodontium tunariense found?
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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100513646: Based on data supplied by Bryonames