Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Species:
hartzii
ID:
1181599

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.E.O. Jensen

Source:
tro

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Meddel. Grønland 15: 422. 1–8 1898

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001180937

Common Names

  • Coscinodon hartzii
  • Hartz's Spike-moss
  • Hartz's Coscinodon

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Description

Coscinodon hartzii (also called Hartz's Feather-moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, yellow-green moss with wavy leaves and a short stem. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests or along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Coscinodon hartzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, for erosion control, and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coscinodon hartzii is small, white, and has a star-shaped structure. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coscinodon hartzii is a small, tufted moss that grows in dry, sunny areas. It is propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers a well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be kept moist but not wet. It is best grown in a container or in a rock garden.

Where to Find Coscinodon hartzii

Coscinodon hartzii can be found in moist, shady areas in the eastern United States and Canada.

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

Christian E.O. Jensen (1859-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.O.Jensen' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35158173: Based on data supplied by Bryonames