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
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.
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 Microcampylopus genus
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,