Campylopus shawii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
shawii
ID:
1180552
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wilson
Source:
tro
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Mem. Lit. Soc. Manchester 3: 234 1868
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001179890
Common Names
- Campylopus Shawii
- Shaw's Moss
- Shaw's Campylopus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Campylopus shawii (also called Shaw'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 shawii 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
Flower of Campylopus shawii is a small, yellowish-green, and has a single anther. The seed is a small, dark brown, and has a warty surface. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Campylopus shawii 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 shawii
Campylopus shawii can be found in moist, shady areas in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Campylopus shawii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Campylopus shawii?
Campylopus shawii
What is the family of Campylopus shawii?
Dicranaceae
What is the habitat of Campylopus shawii?
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
William Wilson (1799-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilson' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35156653: Based on data supplied by Bryonames