Campylopus pilifer - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilifer
ID:
1180426
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brid.
Source:
tro
Year:
1819
Citation Micro:
Muscol. Recent. Suppl. 4: 72 1819
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001179764
Common Names
- Campylopus pilifer
- Hairy Feather-moss
- Hairy Forked-leaved Feather-moss
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Campylopus pilifer (also called Hair-pointed 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 pilifer can be used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control. It can also be used as a ground cover and for landscaping purposes.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Campylopus pilifer var. lamellatus (Mont.) Gradst. & SipmanCampylopus pilifer var. simii (Schelpe) J.-P. Frahm & Hedd.
Campylopus pilifer var. brevirameus (Dixon) J.-P. Frahm & M. Stech
Campylopus pilifer sub. galapagensis (J.-P. Frahm & Sipman) J.-P. Frahm
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Campylopus pilifer is small and yellow, with a single yellow anther. The seed is small and round, with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single green stem and two small leaves.
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Campylopus pilifer can be found in moist, shady areas in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Campylopus pilifer FAQ
What type of soil does Campylopus pilifer prefer?
Campylopus pilifer prefers moist, acidic soil with good drainage.
What kind of light does Campylopus pilifer need?
Campylopus pilifer prefers bright, indirect light.
How often should Campylopus pilifer be watered?
Campylopus pilifer 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
Samuel Elisée Bridel-Brideri (1762-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brid.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35156452: Based on data supplied by Bryonames