Campylopus recurvus - 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:
recurvus
ID:
1180485
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mitt.) A. Jaeger
Source:
tro
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Ber. Thätigk. St. Gallischen Naturwiss. Ges. 1870–71: 418 (Gen. Sp. Musc. 1: 122) 1872
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001179823
Common Names
- Campylopus recurvus
- Recurved Campylopus
- Recurved Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Campylopus recurvus (also called the Recurved Campylopus, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Dicranaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with short, erect stems and small, ovate leaves. It is native to Europe and North America and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Campylopus recurvus is used in landscaping and gardening as a ground cover and ornamental plant. It is also used in the production of compost and mulch.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Campylopus recurvus is a small, yellowish-green spike, with the seed being a tiny, black, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, yellowish-green, and have a single, unbranched stem.
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Campylopus recurvus can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Campylopus recurvus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Campylopus recurvus?
Campylopus recurvus
What is the habitat of Campylopus recurvus?
It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and woodlands.
What are the characteristics of Campylopus recurvus?
Campylopus recurvus is a small, tufted moss with erect, curved stems and small, ovate leaves.
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.
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: 35156551: Based on data supplied by Bryonames