Campylopus ochyrarum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ochyrarum
ID:
1534309
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.H. Allen & W.R. Buck
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Acta Musei Silesiae, Scientiae Naturales. 68(1–2): 101. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000017975
Common Names
- Ochyrarum Moss
- Campylopus Moss
- Campylopus ochyrarum Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Campylopus ochyrarum (also called 'Ochyrum Haircap Moss', among many other common names) is a small, mossy plant native to tropical Asia, Africa, and Australia. It has a bright green, tufted frond with a wavy margin, and is typically found in moist, shady areas, such as rainforest floors and tree trunks.
Uses & Benefits
Campylopus ochyrarum is used in horticulture as an ornamental plant and in landscaping. It is also used in erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Campylopus ochyrarum has small white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Campylopus ochyrarum is a species of moss that can be propagated by division of the clumps or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady locations and can be grown in a variety of soils. It should be kept moist and fertilized regularly to promote healthy growth.
Where to Find Campylopus ochyrarum
Campylopus ochyrarum can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, at altitudes of 2,500-4,500 m.
Campylopus ochyrarum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Campylopus ochyrarum?
Campylopus ochyrarum
What type of plant is Campylopus ochyrarum?
Moss
What is the growth rate of Campylopus ochyrarum?
Slow
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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100484833: Based on data supplied by Bryonames