Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
alpestre
ID:
1181400

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wahlenb.) Nyholm

Source:
tro

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 298. 5 f. 1 1953

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001180738



Common Names

  • Cnestrum alpestre
  • Alpine Cnestrum
  • Alpine Moss


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Uses & Benefits

Cnestrum alpestre is used as a ground cover in gardens and can help to reduce soil erosion. It is also beneficial for providing a habitat for beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cnestrum alpestre is small and white with five petals. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, light green leaves.

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Where to Find Cnestrum alpestre

Cnestrum alpestre can be found in moist woodlands, forests, and bogs in Europe and North America.

Cnestrum alpestre FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cnestrum alpestre?

Cnestrum alpestre

What type of plant is Cnestrum alpestre?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Cnestrum alpestre native to?

Central and South America

Species in the Cnestrum genus

Species in the Rhabdoweisiaceae family

Camptodontium cryptodon, Cynodontium asperifolium, Cynodontium bruntonii, Cynodontium crassirete, Cynodontium fallax, Cynodontium gracilescens, Cynodontium jenneri, Cynodontium polycarpum, Cynodontium strumiferum, Cynodontium strumulosum, Cynodontium suecicum, Cynodontium tanganyikae, Cynodontium tenellum, Cynodontium guatemalense, Cynodontium mexicanum, Cynodontium sinensifugax, Cynodontium serrulatum, Cynodontium brasiliense, Cynodontium brevidens, Cynodontium brevifolium, Cynodontium chilense, Cynodontium delgadilloi, Cynodontium erosum, Cynodontium hydrogonioides, Cynodontium laxifolium, Cynodontium laxirete, Cynodontium peruvianum, Cynodontium robinsonii, Cynodontium setschwanicum, Cynodontium subintegrum, Cynodontium tunariense, Cynodontium weisioides, Dicranoweisia africana, Dicranoweisia cirrata, Dicranoweisia microcarpa, Dicranoweisia falcifolia, Dicranoweisia tortelloides, Eucamptodon perichaetialis, Oncophorus virens, Oncophorus gracilentus, Oncophorus integerrimus, Arctoa schistioides, Arctoa anderssonii, Arctoa fulvella, Arctoa hyperborea, Arctoa blyttii, Arctoa starkei, Arctoa glacialis, Arctoa pumila, Arctoa spenceri,

References

Göran Wahlenberg (1780-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wahlenb.' in the authors string.
Elsa Nyholm (1911-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nyholm' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35157903: Based on data supplied by Bryonames