Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Genus:
Species:
schenckii
ID:
1162835

Status:
valid

Authors:
Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 33(3): 129 1894

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001162173



Common Names

  • Schenckii Moss
  • Zygodon Schenckii
  • Zygodon Moss


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Description

Zygodon schenckii (also called Schenck's Zygodon, among many other common names) is a small, moss-like plant with a thin, green stem and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to North America, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Zygodon schenckii is used as a soil stabilizer, for erosion control, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zygodon schenckii is small and yellow-green, with a white center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zygodon schenckii is a small, cushion-forming moss that is native to Europe and North America. It can be propagated by division of the clumps and by sowing spores. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can tolerate some drought but should be kept moist during the summer months. It is best grown in partial shade and can be used as a ground cover in shady areas.

Where to Find Zygodon schenckii

Zygodon schenckii can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

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

Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35128487: Based on data supplied by Bryonames