Campylopus griseus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
griseus
ID:
1180193
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hornsch.) A. Jaeger
Source:
tro
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Ber. Thätigk. St. Gallischen Naturwiss. Ges. 1870–71: 443 (Gen. Sp. Musc. 1: 147) 1872
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001179531
Common Names
- Griseus Campylopus
- Griseus Moss
- Griseus Haircap Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Campylopus griseus is used as a soil stabilizer, for erosion control, and as a source of fuel.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Campylopus griseus sub. ingeniensis (R.S. Williams) J.-P. FrahmFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Campylopus griseus is small and inconspicuous, with a single white petal. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong capsule, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Campylopus griseus is a small, tufted moss native to the Mediterranean region. 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 griseus
Campylopus griseus is native to the tropical regions of South America.
Campylopus griseus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Campylopus griseus?
Campylopus griseus
What type of plant is Campylopus griseus?
A moss
Where is Campylopus griseus found?
It is found in the Caribbean, 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
Christian Friedrich Hornschuch (1793-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hornsch.' 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: 35156113: Based on data supplied by Bryonames