Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
woodii
ID:
1202722

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.T. Ellis

Source:
tro

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Bull. Nat. Hist. Mus. London, Bot. 27: 7. f. 1 1997

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202060



Common Names

  • Calymperes Woodii
  • Woodii Calymperes Moss
  • Wood's Calymperes Moss


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Description

Calymperes woodii (also called Wood's shield fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Calymperaceae. It is a small, yellow-green fern with a prostrate habit. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Calymperes woodii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums. It is also used in the creation of green roofs and walls.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calymperes woodii has small, yellowish-green flowers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calymperes woodii can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Calymperes woodii

Calymperes woodii is found in 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

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: 35201120: Based on data supplied by Bryonames