Campylopus richardii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
richardii
ID:
1180495
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brid.
Source:
tro
Year:
1819
Citation Micro:
Muscol. Recent. Suppl. 4: 73 1819
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001179833
Common Names
- Campylopus richardii
- Richard's Campylopus
- Richard's Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Campylopus richardii (also called Richard's 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 richardii 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 richardii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Campylopus richardii is a species of moss native to the Caribbean islands. It is a small, tufted moss with a creeping rhizome. It prefers moist, shady habitats, and can be found growing on rocks, logs, and soil. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. Division is the preferred method, as it is easier and more reliable. Spore sowing is more difficult and time-consuming, but can be done in a laboratory setting.
Where to Find Campylopus richardii
Campylopus richardii can be found in South America.
Campylopus richardii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Campylopus richardii?
Campylopus richardii
What is the habitat of Campylopus richardii?
It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and woodlands.
What are the characteristics of Campylopus richardii?
Campylopus richardii 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
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: 35156564: Based on data supplied by Bryonames