Campylopus perpusillus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- FAQ
- References
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perpusillus
ID:
1180418
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mitt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 22: 301 1886
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001179756
Common Names
- Campylopus perpusillus
- Dwarf Feather-moss
- Dwarf Forked-leaved Feather-moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Campylopus perpusillus (also called Dwarf Feather-moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Dicranaceae. It is a small, tufted moss with a creeping stem and short, upright branches. It is found in the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands, forests, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Campylopus perpusillus can be used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control. It can also be used as a ground cover and for landscaping purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Campylopus perpusillus has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. The seed is a small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and green.
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Campylopus perpusillus can be found in moist, shady areas in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Campylopus perpusillus FAQ
What type of soil does Campylopus perpusillus prefer?
Campylopus perpusillus prefers moist, acidic soil with good drainage.
What kind of light does Campylopus perpusillus need?
Campylopus perpusillus prefers bright, indirect light.
How often should Campylopus perpusillus be watered?
Campylopus perpusillus should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.
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
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35156444: Based on data supplied by Bryonames