Campylopus taiwanensis - 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:
taiwanensis
ID:
1180630
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sakurai
Source:
tro
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 55: 206. 4 1941
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001179968
Common Names
- Campylopus taiwanensis
- Taiwanensis Moss
- Taiwanens Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Campylopus taiwanensis (also called Taiwanese Feather-moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss belonging to the family Dicranaceae. It is a small, yellowish-green moss with a yellowish-green stem and leaves. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Campylopus taiwanensis is used as a natural dye for fabrics and its leaves can be used as an insect repellent. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Campylopus taiwanensis is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single leaf.
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Campylopus taiwanensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia.
Campylopus taiwanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Campylopus taiwanensis?
Campylopus taiwanensis
What type of plant is Campylopus taiwanensis?
Campylopus taiwanensis is a species of moss.
Where is Campylopus taiwanensis found?
Campylopus taiwanensis is found in Taiwan.
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
Kyuichi Sakurai (1889-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sakurai' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35156767: Based on data supplied by Bryonames