Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
leucogaster
ID:
1199536

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) B.H. Allen

Source:
tro

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 49: 101 1994

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198874



Common Names

  • Microcampylopus leucogaster
  • Leucogaster Microcampylopus Moss
  • Leucogaster Microcampylopus


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Description

Microcampylopus leucogaster (also called White-bellied Campylopus, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, tufted moss with a yellow-green color and a slightly glossy surface. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in wet, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Microcampylopus leucogaster is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to provide shade and to reduce noise pollution.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microcampylopus leucogaster has small, white flowers with six petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microcampylopus leucogaster can be propagated by spores or vegetatively. Spores should be sown in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Vegetative propagation can be done by dividing the thalli or by taking stem cuttings. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Microcampylopus leucogaster

Microcampylopus leucogaster can be found in the western part of the United States.

Microcampylopus leucogaster FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microcampylopus leucogaster?

Microcampylopus leucogaster

What is the family of Microcampylopus leucogaster?

Microcampylopodaceae

What is the habitat of Microcampylopus leucogaster?

Tropical rainforest

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

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Bruce H. Allen (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.H.Allen' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35189232: Based on data supplied by Bryonames