Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
modestus
ID:
1180339

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cardot

Source:
tro

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier, sér. 2, 5: 1000 1905

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001179677



Common Names

  • Campylopus Modestus
  • Modestus Moss
  • Modestus Broom Moss


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Description

Campylopus modestus (also called Modest Campylopus, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss with a stem length of up to 1 cm. It is native to Europe and grows in wet, shady places such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Campylopus modestus is used as a natural insect repellent and has been found to be effective against certain types of fungi.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Campylopus modestus var. deciduus Cardot & Broth.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, yellowish-green, and inconspicuous. Seed: Tiny, dark brown, and round. Seedlings: Tiny, dark green, and round.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campylopus modestus can be propagated by division of the tufts. It can be grown in moist, well-drained soil, in partial shade or full sun. It is best to water the plant regularly and keep the soil moist. It is also important to fertilize the plant regularly to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Campylopus modestus

Campylopus modestus can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

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

Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35156334: Based on data supplied by Bryonames