Calymperes norkettii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
norkettii
ID:
1196498
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.T. Ellis
Source:
tro
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 15: 733. f. 1 1989
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195836
Common Names
- Calymperes norkettii
- Norkettii Calymperes Moss
- Norkettii Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calymperes norkettii (also called Norkett's Calymperes, among many other common names) is a small moss that is native to the tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is typically found in moist, shady areas such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Calymperes norkettii is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calymperes norkettii has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single perianth. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calymperes norkettii is a species of moss that can be propagated by division and sowing the spores. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a pot or in the garden. It is best to use a well-draining soil mix with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5. The moss should be kept moist and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few months.
Where to Find Calymperes norkettii
Calymperes norkettii can be found in moist, shady places in temperate regions of Europe and North America.
Calymperes norkettii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calymperes norkettii?
Calymperes norkettii
What type of plant is Calymperes norkettii?
Moss
Where is Calymperes norkettii found?
Tropical regions
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
Len Thomas Ellis (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.T.Ellis' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35184231: Based on data supplied by Bryonames