Status:
valid
Authors:
Dozy & Molk.
Source:
tro
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Bryol. Jav. 1: 50. 41 1856
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001177860
Common Names
- Calymperes fasciculatum
- Fasciculatum Fern Moss
- Fasciculatum Fernmoss
Description
Calymperes fasciculatum (also called Clustered Calymperes, among many other common names) is a species of moss-like fern native to tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Colombia. It is typically found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Calymperes fasciculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calymperes fasciculatum is small and yellow in color. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, light green leaves.
Where to Find Calymperes fasciculatum
Calymperes fasciculatum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.
Calymperes fasciculatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calymperes fasciculatum?
Calymperes fasciculatum
What is the common name of Calymperes fasciculatum?
Fasciculate fern moss
What type of environment does Calymperes fasciculatum prefer?
Moist, shady areas
Species in the Calymperes genus
Calymperes robinsonii,
Calymperes rubiginosum,
Calymperes aeruginosum,
Calymperes afzelii,
Calymperes beccarii,
Calymperes boulayi,
Calymperes couguiense,
Calymperes crassinerve,
Calymperes erosum,
Calymperes fasciculatum,
Calymperes graeffeanum,
Calymperes guildingii,
Calymperes guineense,
Calymperes hispidum,
Calymperes levyanum,
Calymperes linearifolium,
Calymperes lonchophyllum,
Calymperes loucoubense,
Calymperes mangalorense,
Calymperes moluccense,
Calymperes motleyi,
Calymperes nanum,
Calymperes nicaraguense,
Calymperes othmeri,
Calymperes palisotii,
Calymperes pallidum,
Calymperes pintasii,
Calymperes platyloma,
Calymperes porrectum,
Calymperes pungens,
Calymperes schmidtii,
Calymperes serratum,
Calymperes smithii,
Calymperes strictifolium,
Calymperes subintegrum,
Calymperes subserratum,
Calymperes tahitense,
Calymperes tenerum,
Calymperes thomeanum,
Calymperes venezuelanum,
Calymperes bartramii,
Calymperes noakhalense,
Calymperes mitrafugax,
Calymperes boninense,
Calymperes norkettii,
Calymperes woodii,
Calymperes serratioides,
Species in the Calymperaceae family
Arthrocormus schimperi,
Calymperes robinsonii,
Calymperes rubiginosum,
Calymperes aeruginosum,
Calymperes afzelii,
Calymperes beccarii,
Calymperes boulayi,
Calymperes couguiense,
Calymperes crassinerve,
Calymperes erosum,
Calymperes fasciculatum,
Calymperes graeffeanum,
Calymperes guildingii,
Calymperes guineense,
Calymperes hispidum,
Calymperes levyanum,
Calymperes linearifolium,
Calymperes lonchophyllum,
Calymperes loucoubense,
Calymperes mangalorense,
Calymperes moluccense,
Calymperes motleyi,
Calymperes nanum,
Calymperes nicaraguense,
Calymperes othmeri,
Calymperes palisotii,
Calymperes pallidum,
Calymperes pintasii,
Calymperes platyloma,
Calymperes porrectum,
Calymperes pungens,
Calymperes schmidtii,
Calymperes serratum,
Calymperes smithii,
Calymperes strictifolium,
Calymperes subintegrum,
Calymperes subserratum,
Calymperes tahitense,
Calymperes tenerum,
Calymperes thomeanum,
Calymperes venezuelanum,
Calymperes bartramii,
Calymperes noakhalense,
Calymperes mitrafugax,
Calymperes boninense,
Calymperes norkettii,
Calymperes woodii,
Calymperes serratioides,
Exodictyon dentatum,
Exodictyon incrassatum,