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cynodontium moss

Scientific Name: Cynodontium glaucescens

Family: Dicranaceae

Category: Moss

Growth: Nonvascular

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Cynodontium: An Overview

Cynodontium is a genus of mosses, commonly referred to as cynodontium moss. This genus encompasses various species, each with its own unique characteristics and distribution.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Genus: Cynodontium Bruch & Schimp. ex Schimp. (1856)
  • Family: Dicranaceae
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Synonyms and Related Names:
    • Dicranum (as in Dicranum gracilescens, a synonym for Cynodontium gracilescens)
    • Oncophorus polycarpus (Hedw.) Brid. (related to Cynodontium polycarpon)

Common Names

  • Cynodontium Moss
  • Jenner's Cynodontium Moss
  • Brunton's Dog-tooth
  • Strumose Dog-tooth Moss
  • Slender Dogtooth Moss

Species Examples

  • Cynodontium alpestre (Wahlenb.) Milde
  • Cynodontium bruntonii (Sm.) Bruch, Schimp. & W.Guembel
  • Cynodontium gracilescens (Web. & Mohr.) Schimp.
  • Cynodontium jenneri (Schimp. in Howie) Stirt.
  • Cynodontium polycarpon (Hedw.) Schimp.
  • Cynodontium schisti
  • Cynodontium strumiferum (Hedw.) Lindb.
  • Cynodontium strumulosum C. Miill. & Kindb.
  • Cynodontium suecicum
  • Cynodontium tenellum (Schimp.) Limpr.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Members of the Cynodontium genus are found in various regions, including Montana (United States), Newfoundland, and Quebec.
  • Some species favor non-basic habitats.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Cynodontium bruntonii is a medium-sized moss that forms dense, dark to mid-green cushions up to 5 cm high.
  • The leaves of Cynodontium bruntonii are approximately 3 mm long and tend to curl.
  • The dry capsule of all Cynodontium species is furrowed with regular striations.

Ecological Role

  • Cynodontium is part of the bryophyte flora in various ecosystems.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions that *Cynodontium bruntonii* forms dense cushions. Mosses may present a choking hazard if ingested in large quantities.

Further Resources

  • Tropicos
  • Cent. Amer. Moss
  • China Moss
  • MossWorld Flora
  • Wikimedia Commons (for multimedia related to Cynodontium polycarpon)
  • The Moss Flora of Britain and Ireland