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cynodontium moss

Scientific Name: Cynodontium tenellum

Family: Dicranaceae

Category: Moss

Growth: Nonvascular

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Cynodontium Mosses

This page provides information about various species within the genus Cynodontium, commonly referred to as cynodontium moss.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cynodontium Bruch & Schimp. ex Schimp.
  • Family: Dicranaceae
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Genus: Cynodontium
  • Synonyms:
    • Dicranum gracilescens Web. & Mohr (for Cynodontium gracilescens)

Distribution and Habitat

Cynodontium species can be found in various locations, including:

  • Montana (United States)
  • Newfoundland (Canada)
  • Quebec (Canada)
  • British Isles
  • Madera County (California, USA - Miller Meadow below Minarets Pack)

Many Cynodontium species favor non-basic habitats, exhibiting a preference for neutral or acidic conditions.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Cynodontium bruntonii forms dense, dark to mid-green cushions up to 5 cm high.
  • Leaves of Cynodontium bruntonii are approximately 3 mm long and tend to curl.
  • The dry capsules of all Cynodontium species are furrowed with regular striations.

Species within the Genus

  • Cynodontium alpestre (Wahlenb.) Milde
  • Cynodontium bruntonii Br. and Sell. (Brunton's Fork-Moss)
  • Cynodontium gracilescens (Web. & Mohr.) Schimp. (Slender Dogtooth Moss)
  • Cynodontium jenneri (Schimp. in Howie) Stirt. (Jenner's cynodontium moss or Jenner's dog-tooth moss)
  • Cynodontium polycarpon (Many-fruited Dog-tooth)
  • Cynodontium schisti (Schist Cynodontium Moss)
  • Cynodontium strumiferum (Hedw.) Lindb. (Strumose dog-tooth moss)
  • Cynodontium strumulosum C. Miill. & Kindb.
  • Cynodontium suecicum
  • Cynodontium tenellum (Schimp.) Limpr.

Ecological Considerations

Most Cynodontium species favor neutral or acidic conditions (with most Cynodontium spp. favoring non-basic habitats).

Interactions with Other Organisms

Cynodontium is a type of moss.

Resources and Further Information

  • Tropicos
  • Cent. Amer. Moss
  • China Moss
  • MossWorld Flora
  • Wikimedia Commons (for multimedia related to Cynodontium polycarpon)
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • USDA
  • Montana Natural Heritage Program
  • California Moss eFlora