Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
tahitense
ID:
1178755

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sull.) Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1868

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001178093



Common Names

  • Tahitian Calymperes
  • Tahitian False-Moss
  • Tahitian False-Moss Moss


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Description

Calymperes tahitense (also called Tahitian 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, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to the islands of Tahiti and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Calymperes tahitense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in erosion control and for stabilizing slopes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Calymperes taitense sub. pachyloma (Hampe) L.T. Ellis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calymperes tahitense 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Calymperes tahitense 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 tahitense

Calymperes tahitense is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Pacific Islands.

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 Starling Sullivant (1803-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sull.' in the authors string.
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: 35153968: Based on data supplied by Bryonames