Description
Coscinodon yukonensis (also called Yukon Coscinodon, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America, Central America, and South America. It is a small, cushion-forming moss with a short stem and a single, erect, leafy branch. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in the understory of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Coscinodon yukonensis is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including colds, coughs, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Coscinodon yukonensis has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters on short stalks. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two, upright leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coscinodon yukonensis is a small, perennial, evergreen moss. It is found in moist, shady places in temperate and tropical regions. It can be propagated by dividing the plant into small pieces and replanting them in moist, shady soil. It can also be propagated by spore germination. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile, fine-grained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment.