Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
khasianus
ID:
1196169

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griff.) Giese & J.-P. Frahm

Source:
tro

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Lindbergia 11: 118 1986

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195507



Common Names

  • Microcampylopus khasianus
  • Khasi Microcampylopus Moss
  • Khasi Moss


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Uses & Benefits

Microcampylopus khasianus is a species of moss that is often used as a ground cover in gardens and terrariums. It can also be used in aquariums to provide a natural look and to help filter the water.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microcampylopus khasianus has small, yellowish-green flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microcampylopus khasianus is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings at a temperature of 18-20°C.

Where to Find Microcampylopus khasianus

Microcampylopus khasianus can be found in the Khasi Hills of India.

Species in the Dicranellaceae family

Bryotestua brevicuspis, Bryotestua longicuspis, Campylopodium lineare, Campylopodium phascoides, Campylopodium euchlorum, Campylopodium capillaceum, Dicranella elegans, Dicranella fontana, Dicranella acroclada, Dicranella affinis, Dicranella alpina, Dicranella amplexans, Dicranella angustifolia, Dicranella apolensis, Dicranella apophysatula, Dicranella argentinica, Dicranella ascensionica, Dicranella aulacocarpa, Dicranella austro-sinensis, Dicranella baileyana, Dicranella barbensis, Dicranella barnesii, Dicranella bicolor, Dicranella boliviana, Dicranella borbonica, Dicranella brachyangia, Dicranella brachyblepharis, Dicranella breviseta, Dicranella caldensis, Dicranella callosa, Dicranella cameruniae, Dicranella campylophylla, Dicranella cerviculata, Dicranella circinata, Dicranella coarctata, Dicranella consimilis, Dicranella cratericola, Dicranella crinalis, Dicranella crispa, Dicranella densifolia, Dicranella dietrichiae, Dicranella dilatatinervis, Dicranella ditissima, Dicranella ditrichoides, Dicranella divaricata, Dicranella divaricatula, Dicranella dussii, Dicranella elata, Dicranella erectotheca, Dicranella euryphylla,

References

David Griffiths (1867-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griffiths' in the authors string.
Jan-Peter Frahm (1945-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.-P.Frahm' in the authors string.
Monika Giese (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Giese' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35183825: Based on data supplied by Bryonames