Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
glaucescens
ID:
1170000

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindb. & Arnell) Holmen ex Mogensen & Steere

Source:
tro

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Lindbergia 5: 211 1979

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169338



Common Names

  • Cnestrum glaucescens
  • Glaucescens Cnestrum
  • Glaucescens Moss


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Description

Cnestrum glaucescens (also called 'Glaucous cnestrum', among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Pottiaceae. It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in moist, shady places, such as in forests, grasslands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Cnestrum glaucescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make paper and as a source of food for animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cnestrum glaucescens has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single leaf that is tightly curled.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Cnestrum glaucescens: This species is best propagated by division or by spores. Division should be done in spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. Spores should be sown on a sterile, moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. The spores will germinate in 1-2 weeks.

Where to Find Cnestrum glaucescens

Cnestrum glaucescens can be found in the Andes Mountains of 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

Sextus Otto Lindberg (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindb.' in the authors string.
William Campbell Steere (1907-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steere' in the authors string.
Kield Áxel Holmen (1921-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holmen' in the authors string.
Hampus Wilhelm Arnell (1848-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arnell' in the authors string.
Gert Steen Mogensen (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mogensen' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35140490: Based on data supplied by Bryonames