Campylopus gardneri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gardneri
ID:
1180172
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Mitt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1869
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 12: 83 1869
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001179510
Common Names
- Gardneri Campylopus
- Gardneri Moss
- Gardneri Haircap Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Campylopus gardneri (also called Gardner's 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 gardneri 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 gardneri is small and yellow in color. The seed is round and brown in color. The seedlings are thin and light green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Campylopus gardneri 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 gardneri
Campylopus gardneri is native to the tropical regions of South America.
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
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35156085: Based on data supplied by Bryonames