Campylopus extinctus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
extinctus
ID:
1202176
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.-P. Frahm
Source:
tro
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Bryologist 99: 218 1996
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201514
Common Names
- Campylopus extinctus
- Extinctus Campylopus
- Extinctus Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Campylopus extinctus (also called Extinct Campylopus, among many other common names) is a small moss species with a yellow-green stem and leaves that are inversely lanceolate. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist and shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Campylopus extinctus has been used as a traditional herbal remedy to treat various ailments, including skin diseases, and has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Campylopus extinctus has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single stigma. The seeds are small, black and globose. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Campylopus extinctus is a small, evergreen, perennial liverwort that grows in a cushion-like form. It can be propagated by spore or by division of the thallus. To cultivate, use a soil-less medium such as a mixture of peat moss and sand. Place the plant in a bright, indirect light and keep the soil moist. It is best to water with distilled water or rainwater.
Where to Find Campylopus extinctus
Campylopus extinctus can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, Australia, and South America.
Campylopus extinctus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Campylopus extinctus?
Campylopus extinctus
What is the common name of Campylopus extinctus?
Extinct Campylopus Moss
Where is Campylopus extinctus found?
It is 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
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: 35200342: Based on data supplied by Bryonames