Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
nepalensis
ID:
1180357

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brid.) A. Jaeger

Source:
tro

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Ber. Thätigk. St. Gallischen Naturwiss. Ges. 1870–71: 416 (Gen. Sp. Musc. 1: 120) 1872

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001179695



Common Names

  • Campylopus Nepalensis
  • Nepalensis Moss
  • Nepalensis Broom Moss


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Description

Campylopus nepalensis (also called Nepalese 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 Nepal and grows in wet, shady places such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Campylopus nepalensis has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It has also been used as an antiseptic and to treat skin disorders. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Campylopus nepalensis has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Where to Find Campylopus nepalensis

Campylopus nepalensis is native to Nepal and can be found in the Himalayas.

Campylopus nepalensis FAQ

What type of environment does Campylopus nepalensis prefer?

Campylopus nepalensis prefers moist, shady environments such as forests and woodlands.

What type of soil does Campylopus nepalensis prefer?

Campylopus nepalensis prefers moist, well-drained soils.

What type of climate does Campylopus nepalensis prefer?

Campylopus nepalensis prefers cool, moist climates.

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

Samuel Elisée Bridel-Brideri (1762-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brid.' 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: 35156365: Based on data supplied by Bryonames