Campylopus incrassatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incrassatus
ID:
1180236
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunze ex Müll. Hal.
Source:
tro
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 18: 686 1845
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001179574
Common Names
- Campylopus incrassatus
- Common Moss
- Hairy Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Campylopus incrassatus (also called Thick 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 incrassatus 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 incrassatus 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 incrassatus 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 incrassatus
Campylopus incrassatus can be found in the Americas, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Campylopus incrassatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Campylopus incrassatus?
Campylopus incrassatus
What type of plant is Campylopus incrassatus?
Moss
Where is Campylopus incrassatus 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
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35156170: Based on data supplied by Bryonames