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cynodontium moss

Scientific Name: Cynodontium gracilescens

Family: Dicranaceae

Category: Moss

Growth: Nonvascular

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Cynodontium Moss

This page provides information about the Cynodontium genus of mosses, also known as cynodontium moss and sometimes referred to as dog-tooth moss.

Considerations for Pets

  • Some species, like Cynodontium bruntonii, form dense cushions up to 5cm high.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cynodontium Bruch &amp Schimp. ex Schimp.
  • Common Name: cynodontium moss, dog-tooth moss
  • Family: Dicranaceae
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Genus
  • Synonyms:
    • Dicranum gracilescens Web. &amp Mohr (for Cynodontium gracilescens)
    • Oncophorus polycarpus (Hedw.) Brid. (for Cynodontium polycarpon)

Species within the Cynodontium Genus:

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

Morphological Characteristics:

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

Habitat:

  • Cynodontium species favor neutral or acidic conditions, with most preferring non-basic habitats.

Distribution:

  • The text references finds in Montana (United States), Newfoundland, and Quebec.
  • There is also mention of British Isles.

Interesting Interactions:

  • Cynodontium is a member of the Dicranaceae family, which can sometimes be mistaken for the Pottiaceae family by those unfamiliar with moss identification.

Further Information:

  • Tropicos
  • Cent. Amer. Moss
  • China Moss
  • MossWorld Flora
  • Wikimedia Commons
  • Encyclopedia of Life