Campylopus incertus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incertus
ID:
1180233
Status:
valid
Authors:
Thér.
Source:
tro
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. Lichénol. 11: 63. 16 1939
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001179571
Common Names
- Campylopus incertus
- Common Moss
- Hairy Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Campylopus incertus (also called Uncertain Feather-moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Dicranaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a prostrate growth form. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, forests, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Campylopus incertus has been used as a natural dye for fabrics, as well as for medicinal purposes such as treating skin infections and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Campylopus incertus has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black, and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Campylopus incertus can be propagated by division of the clumps or by spore sowing. The plant prefers a moist, humus-rich soil and a shaded position. It is best to keep the soil evenly moist, but not wet, and to avoid drying out between waterings. It is also important to provide good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases.
Where to Find Campylopus incertus
Campylopus incertus can be found in the Americas, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Campylopus incertus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Campylopus incertus?
Campylopus incertus
What type of plant is Campylopus incertus?
Moss
Where is Campylopus incertus found?
Central Africa
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
Irénée Thériot (1859-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thér.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35156166: Based on data supplied by Bryonames