Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
porrectum
ID:
1178681

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 10: 172 1868

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001178019



Common Names

  • Calymperes porrectum
  • Porrect Calymperes
  • Porrect Fern Moss


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Description

Calymperes porrectum (also called Calymperes porrectum, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Calymperaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a tufted habit and is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is commonly found in moist, shady areas, such as in humid forests and along the edges of streams.

Uses & Benefits

Calymperes porrectum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and its leaves can be used to make a fragrant tea.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Calymperes porrectum var. elatissimum (M. Fleisch.) A. Eddy

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calymperes porrectum has small, yellowish-green flowers with a yellowish-brown center. The seeds are small, round and dark brown. The seedlings are small and thin with a few leaves.

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Where to Find Calymperes porrectum

Calymperes porrectum is native to tropical and subtropical regions in Africa, Asia, and Australia. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as along riverbanks and in wet forests.

Calymperes porrectum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calymperes porrectum?

Calymperes porrectum

What type of plant is Calymperes porrectum?

Fern

Where is Calymperes porrectum found?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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 Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35153873: Based on data supplied by Bryonames