Campylopus pittieri - 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:
pittieri
ID:
1180428
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.S. Williams
Source:
tro
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 34: 569 1907
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001179766
Common Names
- Campylopus pittieri
- Pittier's Feather-moss
- Pittier's Forked-leaved Feather-moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Campylopus pittieri (also called Pittier's 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 pittieri 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
The flower of Campylopus pittieri 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 pittieri can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Campylopus pittieri FAQ
What type of soil does Campylopus pittieri prefer?
Campylopus pittieri prefers moist, acidic soil with good drainage.
What kind of light does Campylopus pittieri need?
Campylopus pittieri prefers bright, indirect light.
How often should Campylopus pittieri be watered?
Campylopus pittieri 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
Robert Statham Williams (1859-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Williams' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35156457: Based on data supplied by Bryonames