Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Species:
bryanii
ID:
1181615

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.S. Williams

Source:
tro

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. 4(5): 129. pl. 5 1927

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001180953



Common Names

  • Coscinodontella bryanii
  • Bryan's Coscinodontella
  • Bryan's Spike-moss


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Description

Coscinodontella bryanii (also called Bryan'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 curved leaves and a short stem. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests or along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Coscinodontella bryanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to prevent soil erosion and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coscinodontella bryanii has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Where to Find Coscinodontella bryanii

Coscinodontella bryanii can be found in moist, shady areas in the eastern United States and Canada.

Coscinodontella bryanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coscinodontella bryanii?

Coscinodontella bryanii

What is the common name of Coscinodontella bryanii?

Fern

What is the habitat of Coscinodontella bryanii?

Moist, shady areas

Species in the Coscinodontella genus

Species in the Ptychomitriaceae family

Coscinodontella bryanii, Aligrimmia peruviana, Campylostelium saxicola, Campylostelium strictum, Campylostelium pitardii, Campylostelium brachycarpum, Campylostelium laegerae, Indusiella thianschanica, Indusiella stellata, Jaffueliobryum arsenei, Jaffueliobryum latifolium, Jaffueliobryum raui, Jaffueliobryum wrightii, Jaffueliobryum williamsii, Ptychomitriopsis africana, Ptychomitriopsis aloinoides, Ptychomitrium diexaratum, Ptychomitrium acutifolium, Ptychomitrium altaicum, Ptychomitrium australe, Ptychomitrium barrii, Ptychomitrium cockerellae, Ptychomitrium crassinervium, Ptychomitrium crispatum, Ptychomitrium cucullatifolium, Ptychomitrium deltorii, Ptychomitrium dentatum, Ptychomitrium drummondii, Ptychomitrium fauriei, Ptychomitrium fernandesianum, Ptychomitrium fluviatile, Ptychomitrium formosicum, Ptychomitrium gardneri, Ptychomitrium helenicum, Ptychomitrium hieronymi, Ptychomitrium incurvum, Ptychomitrium indicum, Ptychomitrium isoskelos, Ptychomitrium lepidomitrium, Ptychomitrium ligulatum, Ptychomitrium lindmanii, Ptychomitrium linearifolium, Ptychomitrium mittenii, Ptychomitrium nigrescens, Ptychomitrium polyphyllum, Ptychomitrium sellowianum, Ptychomitrium serratum, Ptychomitrium sinense, Ptychomitrium subcrispatum, Ptychomitrium subcylindricum,

References

Robert Statham Williams (1859-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Williams' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35158199: Based on data supplied by Bryonames