Campylopus abyssinicus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- FAQ
- References
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
abyssinicus
ID:
1179073
Status:
valid
Authors:
De Not.
Source:
tro
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. 4: 21 1872
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001178411
Common Names
- Campylopus abyssinicus
- Abyssinicus Haircap Moss
- Abyssinicus Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Campylopus abyssinicus (also called Abyssinian Campylopus, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. It is a small, tufted moss, growing to a height of 1-2 cm. Its leaves are lanceolate, with a pointed tip, and are curved and twisted. It is found in dry, sandy soils, and in grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Campylopus abyssinicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in dry areas. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Campylopus abyssinicus is small, yellowish-green, and has four petals. The seed is a small, round, brown seed. The seedlings are thin, with a single, light green leaf.
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Campylopus abyssinicus can be found in Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya.
Campylopus abyssinicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Campylopus abyssinicus?
Campylopus abyssinicus
What type of plant is Campylopus abyssinicus?
Moss
Where is Campylopus abyssinicus found?
North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa
Species in the Campylopus genus
Campylopus joshii, Campylopus incurvatus, Campylopus laxoventralis, Campylopus sharpii, Campylopus acuminatus, Campylopus aemulans, Campylopus albidovirens, Campylopus ambiguus, Campylopus amboroensis, Campylopus anderssonii, Campylopus andreanus, Campylopus angustiretis, Campylopus arctocarpus, Campylopus arcuatus, Campylopus areodictyon, Campylopus argyrocaulon, Campylopus asperifolius, Campylopus atrovirens, Campylopus aureonitens, Campylopus austro-alpinus, Campylopus austrosubulatus, Campylopus bartramiaceus, Campylopus beauverdianus, Campylopus belangeri, Campylopus bicolor, Campylopus brevipilus, Campylopus brunneus, Campylopus cambouei, Campylopus capitulatus, Campylopus carolinae, Campylopus catarractilis, Campylopus cavifolius, Campylopus chevalieri, Campylopus chilensis, Campylopus clavatus, Campylopus cockaynii, Campylopus comosus, Campylopus concolor, Campylopus crateris, Campylopus crispatulus, Campylopus cruegeri, Campylopus cryptopodioides, Campylopus cubensis, Campylopus cuspidatus, Campylopus cygneus, Campylopus decaryi, Campylopus densicoma, Campylopus dichrostris, Campylopus dicranoides, Campylopus dietrichiae,
Species in the Leucobryaceae family
Holomitriopsis laevifolia, Mitrobryum koelzii, Sphaerothecium phascoideum, Sphaerothecium reconditum, Sphaerothecium subchlorophyllosum, Steyermarkiella anomalodictya, Atractylocarpus alpinus, Atractylocarpus alticaulis, Atractylocarpus brasiliensis, Atractylocarpus longisetus, Atractylocarpus nanus, Atractylocarpus neocaledonicus, Atractylocarpus patagonicus, Atractylocarpus madagascariensis, Atractylocarpus novoguineensis, Atractylocarpus subporodictyon, Brothera leana, Campylopodiella himalayana, Campylopodiella flagellacea, Campylopodiella crenulata, Campylopodiella stenocarpa, Campylopodiella dorothyae, Campylopus joshii, Campylopus incurvatus, Campylopus laxoventralis, Campylopus sharpii, Campylopus acuminatus, Campylopus aemulans, Campylopus albidovirens, Campylopus ambiguus, Campylopus amboroensis, Campylopus anderssonii, Campylopus andreanus, Campylopus angustiretis, Campylopus arctocarpus, Campylopus arcuatus, Campylopus areodictyon, Campylopus argyrocaulon, Campylopus asperifolius, Campylopus atrovirens, Campylopus aureonitens, Campylopus austro-alpinus, Campylopus austrosubulatus, Campylopus bartramiaceus, Campylopus beauverdianus, Campylopus belangeri, Campylopus bicolor, Campylopus brevipilus, Campylopus brunneus, Campylopus cambouei,
References
Giuseppe De Notaris (1805-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Not.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35154436: Based on data supplied by Bryonames