Campylopus filiformis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filiformis
ID:
1213979
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.-P. Frahm & C.C. Towns.
Source:
tro
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 27: 69 2005
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213317
Common Names
- Threadlike Campylopus
- Campylopus filiformis
- Filiformis Campylopus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Campylopus filiformis (also called Filiform campylopus, among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial, non-vascular plant. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, shady habitats. It has a small, green, thread-like thallus with a single, large, air-filled chamber.
Uses & Benefits
Campylopus filiformis has been used as a food source and for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat digestive problems, fever, and inflammation. It is also used as a dye and for its ornamental value.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Campylopus filiformis has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seed is small and round with a smooth surface. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Campylopus filiformis can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. The rhizomes should be divided in early spring and replanted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month.
Where to Find Campylopus filiformis
Campylopus filiformis can be found in wet, shady areas of Europe and North America.
Campylopus filiformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Campylopus filiformis?
Campylopus filiformis
What is the common name of Campylopus filiformis?
Slender Campylopus
What type of plant is Campylopus filiformis?
Campylopus filiformis is a species of moss
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
Clifford Charles Townsend (1926-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Towns.' 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: 35216133: Based on data supplied by Bryonames