Calymperes subintegrum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subintegrum
ID:
1178747
Status:
valid
Authors:
Broth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Bot. Tidsskr. 24: 119 1901
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001178085
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Calymperes subintegrum (also called almost entire-leaved calymperes, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Calymperaceae family. It is a small moss with a creeping, branching habit and has small, almost entire leaves. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Calymperes subintegrum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in erosion control and for stabilizing slopes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calymperes subintegrum is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a brownish-black color. The seedlings are slender and have a light green color.
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Calymperes subintegrum can be propagated by division or seed. Division is the easiest and quickest way to propagate this plant. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Germination usually takes 2-3 weeks.
Where to Find Calymperes subintegrum
Calymperes subintegrum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
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
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35153959: Based on data supplied by Bryonames