Status:
valid
Authors:
Besch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 6, 9: 323 1878
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001179839
Common Names
- Campylopus Robillardei
- Robillard's Moss
- Robillard's Campylopus
Uses & Benefits
Campylopus robillardei has been used as a soil stabilizer and as a mulch. It can also be used as a decorative plant in gardens and as a ground cover.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Campylopus robillardei var. perauriculatus (Broth.) J.-P. Frahm
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Campylopus robillardei 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Campylopus robillardei 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 robillardei
Campylopus robillardei can be found in South America.
Campylopus robillardei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Campylopus robillardei?
Campylopus robillardei
What is the habitat of Campylopus robillardei?
It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and woodlands.
What are the characteristics of Campylopus robillardei?
Campylopus robillardei 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,