Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
guildingii
ID:
1178542

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Grev.

Source:
tro

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Sci. 3: 223. 9 1825

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001177880



Common Names

  • Calymperes guildingii
  • Guilding's Fern Moss
  • Guildingii Fern Moss


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Description

Calymperes guildingii (also called Guilding's Calymperes, among many other common names) is a species of moss-like fern native to tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Brazil. It is typically found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Calymperes guildingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to make baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calymperes guildingii has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calymperes guildingii can be propagated through division or by spores. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Calymperes guildingii

Calymperes guildingii can be found in the Caribbean.

Calymperes guildingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calymperes guildingii?

Calymperes guildingii

What is the common name of Calymperes guildingii?

Guilding's fern moss

What type of environment does Calymperes guildingii 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,

References

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Robert Kaye Greville (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grev.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35153703: Based on data supplied by Bryonames