Campylopus australis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
1195348
Status:
valid
Authors:
Catches. & J.-P. Frahm
Source:
tro
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 13: 360 1985
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194686
Common Names
- Campylopus australis
- Australis Moss
- Campylopus australis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Campylopus australis (also called Australian Campylopus, among many other common names) is a moss species in the family Amblystegiaceae. It is found in Australia. It grows in moist, shady places, such as in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Campylopus australis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make baskets, mats, and other crafts. It has medicinal properties and can be used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Campylopus australis has small yellowish flowers, and its seeds are small, black and shiny. Its seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Campylopus australis is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is a terrestrial plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil and kept at a temperature of 18-24°C. The plants should be kept in partial shade and watered regularly. They can also be grown in containers.
Where to Find Campylopus australis
Campylopus australis can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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
David Guthrie Catcheside (1907-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Catches.' in the authors string.
Jan-Peter Frahm (1945-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.-P.Frahm' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35182675: Based on data supplied by Bryonames