Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bryales
Family:
Species:
arcticum
ID:
1181162

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bruch & Schimp.) Schimp.

Source:
tro

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Vetensk. Acad. Handl. 1846: 143 1848

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001180500

Common Names

  • Cinclidium arcticum
  • Arctic Cinclidium
  • Arctic Cinclidium Moss

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Description

Cinclidium arcticum (also called Arctic Cinclidium, among many other common names) is a species of moss that is native to the Arctic and Subarctic regions. It is a small, yellow-green moss that grows in mats on rocks, soil, and other surfaces. It has a prostrate growth habit and its leaves are lanceolate in shape.

Uses & Benefits

Cinclidium arcticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cinclidium arcticum is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cinclidium arcticum is a small, tufted moss that is found in moist, shady habitats. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile, moss-free soil and kept in a cool, shady place. The moss should be kept moist and should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Cinclidium arcticum

Cinclidium arcticum is found in northern Europe and North America.

Cinclidium arcticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cinclidium arcticum?

Cinclidium arcticum

What is the common name of Cinclidium arcticum?

Arctic Cinclidium

Where is Cinclidium arcticum found?

Europe, Asia, and North America

Species in the Mniaceae family

Mniobryum brevisetum, Mniobryum linderi, Mniobryum pergracile, Mniobryum perlaxum, Mniobryum rubrum, Mniobryum ruwenzorense, Mniobryum sparsifolium, Mniobryum tortifolium, Webera denticostata, Webera striatidens, Webera taylorii, Webera synoica, Cinclidium arcticum, Cinclidium latifolium, Cinclidium minutifolium, Cinclidium stygium, Cinclidium subrotundum, Cinclidium alaskanum, Cyrtomnium hymenophyllum, Cyrtomnium hymenophylloides, Epipterygium brasiliense, Epipterygium convalleum, Epipterygium immarginatum, Epipterygium mandonii, Epipterygium mexicanum, Epipterygium puiggarii, Epipterygium rigidum, Epipterygium tozeri, Epipterygium wrightii, Epipterygium koelzii, Epipterygium vanuatuicum, Epipterygium opararense, Epipterygium nagasakense, Epipterygium orbifolium, Epipterygium atlanticum, Epipterygium biauritum, Epipterygium oreophilum, Epipterygium yunnanense, Leucolepis acanthoneura, Mielichhoferia shevockii, Mielichhoferia pilifera, Mielichhoferia acuminata, Mielichhoferia acutifolia, Mielichhoferia argentifolia, Mielichhoferia auriseta, Mielichhoferia badhwarii, Mielichhoferia borbonica, Mielichhoferia brotheri, Mielichhoferia bryocarpa, Mielichhoferia canescens,

References

Wilhelm Philippe Schimper (1808-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schimp.' in the authors string.
Philipp Bruch (1781-1847): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bruch' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35157558: Based on data supplied by Bryonames