Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
fuscocroceus
ID:
1180168

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hampe) A. Jaeger

Source:
tro

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Ber. Thätigk. St. Gallischen Naturwiss. Ges. 1877–78: 382 (Gen. Sp. Musc. 2: 646) 1880

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001179506



Common Names

  • Fuscocroceus Campylopus
  • Fuscocroceus Moss
  • Fuscocroceus Haircap Moss


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Description

Campylopus fuscocroceus (also called Brown-orange Campylopus, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a stem that is typically less than 2 cm in height. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in coniferous forests. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia.

Uses & Benefits

Campylopus fuscocroceus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used to make baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Campylopus fuscocroceus is small and yellowish-green in color. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campylopus fuscocroceus is a small, tufted moss native to South America. It is found on rocks, tree trunks, and soil in moist, shady areas. It prefers acidic soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by division or spore. The moss should be kept moist and shaded until it is established.

Where to Find Campylopus fuscocroceus

Campylopus fuscocroceus can be found in the western United States, from California to Oregon.

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

Georg Ernst Ludwig Hampe (1795-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hampe' in the authors string.
August Jaeger (1842-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Jaeger' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35156078: Based on data supplied by Bryonames