Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
tallulensis
ID:
1180631

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sull. & Lesq.

Source:
tro

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Musci Bor.-Amer. 73b [Schedae 17] 1856

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001179969



Common Names

  • Campylopus tallulensis
  • Tallulensis Moss
  • Tallulens Moss


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Description

Campylopus tallulensis (also called Tallulah 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 tallulensis 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 tallulensis 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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Where to Find Campylopus tallulensis

Campylopus tallulensis is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia.

Campylopus tallulensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campylopus tallulensis?

Campylopus tallulensis

What type of plant is Campylopus tallulensis?

Campylopus tallulensis is a species of moss.

Where is Campylopus tallulensis found?

Campylopus tallulensis is found in the Caribbean, Central and South America.

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

Leo Lesquereux (1806-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lesq.' in the authors string.
William Starling Sullivant (1803-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sull.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35156768: Based on data supplied by Bryonames