Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
gastro-alaris
ID:
1180173

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Paris

Source:
tro

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Index Bryol. (ed. 2) 1: 310 1904

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001179511



Common Names

  • Gastro-Alaris Campylopus
  • Gastro-Alaris Moss
  • Gastro-Alaris Haircap Moss


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Description

Campylopus gastro-alaris (also called Gastro-alar 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 gastro-alaris 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 gastro-alaris is small and white in color. The seed is oval and black in color. The seedlings are thin and light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campylopus gastro-alaris 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 gastro-alaris

Campylopus gastro-alaris is native to Central and 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.
Jean Édouard Gabriel Narcisse Paris (1827-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paris' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35156086: Based on data supplied by Bryonames