Campylopus sehnemii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sehnemii
ID:
1180541
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.B. Bartram
Source:
tro
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
J. Wash. Acad. Sci. 42(6): 179 1952
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001179879
Common Names
- Sehnem's Campylopus
- Sehnem's Fork-moss
- Sehnem's Fork-moss Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Campylopus sehnemii (also called Sehnem's Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss belonging to the family Dicranaceae. It is a small, tufted moss with erect, slender stems and spirally arranged leaves. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as wet woods, stream banks, and shaded rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Campylopus sehnemii 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Campylopus sehnemii are small and inconspicuous, with a single yellowish-green petal. The seeds are tiny and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Campylopus sehnemii is a small, tufted moss native to Southeast Asia. It is found growing in moist, shady areas, often in association with other mosses. It can be propagated by division of the tufts or by spore sowing. It is best grown in a moist, shady area with a soil that is rich in organic matter.
Where to Find Campylopus sehnemii
Campylopus sehnemii can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Campylopus sehnemii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Campylopus sehnemii?
Campylopus sehnemii
What is the family of Campylopus sehnemii?
Dicranaceae
What is the habitat of Campylopus sehnemii?
Tropical forests
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
Edwin Bunting Bartram (1878-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.B.Bartram' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35156634: Based on data supplied by Bryonames