Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
gemmiparus
ID:
1210657

Status:
valid

Authors:
Z. Iwats., J.-P. Frahm, Tad. Suzuki & Takaki

Source:
tro

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 92: 175. f. 1–2 2002

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209995



Common Names

  • Campylopus gemmiparus
  • Gemmiparus Campylopus
  • Campylopus Moss


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Description

Campylopus gemmiparus (also called Gemmiparus Campylopus, among many other common names) is a small, cushion-forming liverwort with a yellowish-green color. It is native to Australia and New Zealand, and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Campylopus gemmiparus is a species of moss native to Central America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, as it has attractive fronds and can tolerate a wide range of growing conditions. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Campylopus gemmiparus is a small, yellowish-green cup-shaped structure with a short style. The seed is a small, black, shiny, ovoid structure. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campylopus gemmiparus can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but does not tolerate drought.

Where to Find Campylopus gemmiparus

Campylopus gemmiparus can be found in Europe.

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.
Zennosuke Iwatsuki (1929-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.Iwats.' in the authors string.
Tadashi Suzuki: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tad.Suzuki' in the authors string.
Norio Takaki (1915-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Takaki' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35211772: Based on data supplied by Bryonames