Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
pungens
ID:
1178689

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 5: 87 1883

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001178027



Common Names

  • Calymperes pungens
  • Pungent Calymperes
  • Pungent Fern Moss


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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calymperes pungens is a small, yellowish-green, and has six petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and light green.

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Where to Find Calymperes pungens

Calymperes pungens 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 pungens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calymperes pungens?

Calymperes pungens

What type of plant is Calymperes pungens?

Fern

Where is Calymperes pungens 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

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35153881: Based on data supplied by Bryonames