Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Genus:
Species:
dentatus
ID:
1195677

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Limpr.) Breidl. ex Gams

Source:
tro

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 21: 346 1984

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195015



Common Names

  • Zygodon dentatus
  • Toothed Zygodon
  • Toothed Moss


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Description

Zygodon dentatus (also called Toothed Zygodon, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to East Africa. It has small, leathery, dark green leaves and white flowers that appear in the spring. It grows best in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Zygodon dentatus is used as a soil stabilizer and to provide ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zygodon dentatus has small yellow flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings are small and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zygodon dentatus is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Zygodon dentatus

Zygodon dentatus is found in the northern hemisphere, in boreal and temperate regions. It is found in wet, acidic habitats such as bogs, fens, and swamps.

Species in the Zygodon genus

Zygodon fragilis, Zygodon patrum, Zygodon acutifolius, Zygodon altarensis, Zygodon angustatus, Zygodon barbuloides, Zygodon brevipes, Zygodon brevisetus, Zygodon campylophyllus, Zygodon cernuus, Zygodon conoideus, Zygodon cylindricus, Zygodon dioicus, Zygodon ehrenbergii, Zygodon erosus, Zygodon fasciculatus, Zygodon fruticola, Zygodon gracilis, Zygodon hatcheri, Zygodon hirsutus, Zygodon hookeri, Zygodon insularum, Zygodon intermedius, Zygodon johnstonii, Zygodon laxifolius, Zygodon leptocarpus, Zygodon liebmannii, Zygodon longisetus, Zygodon macrophyllus, Zygodon magellanicus, Zygodon microgemmaceus, Zygodon nivalis, Zygodon obovalis, Zygodon ochraceus, Zygodon oeneus, Zygodon papillatus, Zygodon perichaetialis, Zygodon perreflexus, Zygodon peruvianus, Zygodon petrophilus, Zygodon pichinchensis, Zygodon pilosulus, Zygodon podocarpi, Zygodon polyptychus, Zygodon quitensis, Zygodon ramulosus, Zygodon reinwardtii, Zygodon robustus, Zygodon roccatii, Zygodon rufescens,

Species in the Orthotrichaceae family

Cardotiella appendiculata, Cardotiella quinquefaria, Cardotiella renauldii, Cardotiella secunda, Cardotiella subappendiculata, Cardotiella elimbata, Ceuthotheca cryptocarpa, Desmotheca apiculata, Desmotheca brachiata, Florschuetziella steerei, Florschuetziella scaberrima, Groutiella tumidula, Groutiella chimborazensis, Groutiella apiculata, Groutiella husnotii, Groutiella macrorrhyncha, Groutiella mucronifolia, Groutiella subgoniorrhyncha, Groutiella thraustophylla, Groutiella tomentosa, Groutiella wagneriana, Groutiella obtusa, Groutiella maracaibensis, Groutiella reesei, Groutiella tuberculata, Leiomitrium plicatum, Leratia neocaledonica, Leratia obtusifolia, Leratia exigua, Macrocoma tenuis, Macrocoma orthotrichoides, Macrocoma abyssinica, Macrocoma brasiliensis, Macrocoma iwatsukii, Macrocoma frigida, Macrocoma gastonyi, Macrocoma lycopodioides, Macrocoma pulchella, Macromitrium chloromitrium, Macromitrium perreflexum, Macromitrium onraedtii, Macromitrium sharpii, Macromitrium lomasense, Macromitrium fusco-aureum, Macromitrium galipense, Macromitrium gigasporum, Macromitrium glabratum, Macromitrium globirameum, Macromitrium gracile, Macromitrium greenmanii,

References

Karl Gustav Limpricht (1834-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Limpr.' in the authors string.
Krister Karttunen (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kartt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35183126: Based on data supplied by Bryonames