Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
luridum
ID:
1196346

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.B. Bartram

Source:
tro

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Soc. Zool.-Bot. Fenn. "Vanamo" 9(2): 36. f. 15 1937

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195684



Common Names

  • Chorisodontium luridum
  • Luridum Moss
  • Chorisodontium Moss


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Description

Chorisodontium luridum (also called Pincushion Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Dicranaceae. It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests, and is characterized by its bright green color with yellowish-brown tips.

Uses & Benefits

Chorisodontium luridum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chorisodontium luridum has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chorisodontium luridum can be propagated by division or by sowing seeds. Cultivation is best done in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is an evergreen, low-growing, mat-forming perennial that typically grows to 4-6” tall and spreads to 12” wide.

Where to Find Chorisodontium luridum

Chorisodontium luridum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions, from India to Indonesia.

Chorisodontium luridum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chorisodontium luridum?

Chorisodontium luridum

What is the common name of Chorisodontium luridum?

Lurid Chorisodontium Moss

What are the characteristics of Chorisodontium luridum?

Chorisodontium luridum is a small, bright green moss with erect stems and small, ovate leaves that are arranged in two rows.

Species in the Dicranaceae family

Braunfelsia angustifolia, Braunfelsia dicranoides, Braunfelsia edentula, Braunfelsia enervis, Braunfelsia plicata, Braunfelsia aenea, Braunfelsia muscicola, Brotherobryum dekockii, Brotherobryum macgregorii, Brotherobryum undulatifolium, Brotherobryum sleumeri, Chorisodontium aciphyllum, Chorisodontium mittenii, Chorisodontium nigricans, Chorisodontium setaceum, Chorisodontium speciosum, Chorisodontium dicranellatum, Chorisodontium magellanicum, Chorisodontium spegazzinii, Chorisodontium luridum, Cryptodicranum armittii, Dicnemon calycinum, Dicnemon semicryptum, Dicnemon cuspidatum, Dicnemon pancheri, Dicnemon planifolium, Dicnemon spathoideum, Dicnemon dixonianum, Dicnemon seriatum, Dicnemon cochlearifolium, Dicnemon subpiliferum, Dicnemon robbinsii, Dicnemon novae-guineae, Dicnemon aneitense, Dicranoloma angustatum, Dicranoloma arfakianum, Dicranoloma assimile, Dicranoloma australe, Dicranoloma austro-scoparium, Dicranoloma billardierei, Dicranoloma blumii, Dicranoloma brachysteleum, Dicranoloma brasiliense, Dicranoloma braunii, Dicranoloma brevifolium, Dicranoloma brevisetum, Dicranoloma calycinum, Dicranoloma capillare, Dicranoloma capillifolioides, Dicranoloma confusum,

References

Edwin Bunting Bartram (1878-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.B.Bartram' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35184031: Based on data supplied by Bryonames