Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Species:
arctolimnius
ID:
1170002

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steere) Steere

Source:
tro

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 42: 446 1977

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169340



Common Names

  • Coscinodon arctolimnius
  • Arctolimnius Coscinodon
  • Arctolimnius Moss


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Description

Coscinodon arctolimnius (also called 'Coscinodon moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Pottiaceae. It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in moist, shady places, such as in forests, grasslands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Coscinodon arctolimnius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make paper and as a source of food for animals.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Coscinodon arctolimnius sub. higuchii Hastings & Deguchi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coscinodon arctolimnius has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single leaf that is tightly curled.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Coscinodon arctolimnius: This species is best propagated by division or by spores. Division should be done in spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. Spores should be sown on a sterile, moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. The spores will germinate in 1-2 weeks.

Where to Find Coscinodon arctolimnius

Coscinodon arctolimnius can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

Species in the Grimmiaceae family

Bucklandiella shevockii, Bucklandiella allanfifei, Bucklandiella pycnotricha, Bucklandiella elegans, Bucklandiella angustissima, Bucklandiella depressa, Bucklandiella dichelymoides, Bucklandiella subcrispipila, Bucklandiella crumiana, Bucklandiella araucana, Bucklandiella affinis, Bucklandiella afoninae, Bucklandiella albipilifera, Bucklandiella angustifolia, Bucklandiella brevipes, Bucklandiella compactula, Bucklandiella crispipila, Bucklandiella cucullatula, Bucklandiella cucullatifolia, Bucklandiella cylindropyxis, Bucklandiella decurrens, Bucklandiella didyma, Bucklandiella elliptica, Bucklandiella emersa, Bucklandiella fuscescens, Bucklandiella fuscolutea, Bucklandiella gracillima, Bucklandiella grimmioides, Bucklandiella heterosticha, Bucklandiella heterostichoides, Bucklandiella himalayana, Bucklandiella joseph-hookeri, Bucklandiella laeta, Bucklandiella lamprocarpa, Bucklandiella lawtonae, Bucklandiella lepervanchei, Bucklandiella lusitanica, Bucklandiella macounii, Bucklandiella membranacea, Bucklandiella microcarpa, Bucklandiella minuta, Bucklandiella nitidula, Bucklandiella obesa, Bucklandiella obtusa, Bucklandiella occidentalis, Bucklandiella ochracea, Bucklandiella orthotrichacea, Bucklandiella pachydictyon, Bucklandiella vulcanicola, Bucklandiella pacifica,

References

William Campbell Steere (1907-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steere' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35140492: Based on data supplied by Bryonames