Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
trivialis
ID:
1180661

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal. ex E. Britton

Source:
tro

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 23: 476 1896

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001179999



Common Names

  • Campylopus Trivialis
  • Trivialis Moss
  • Trivialis Campylopus


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Description

Campylopus trivialis (also called Common 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 trivialis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in rock gardens and as a lawn alternative. It is drought tolerant and can be used in areas with low water availability.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Campylopus trivialis has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campylopus trivialis can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It prefers moist, acidic soil and partial shade. It is best to keep the soil evenly moist and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Campylopus trivialis

Campylopus trivialis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Asia.

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

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Elizabeth Gertrude Britton (1858-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Britton' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35156810: Based on data supplied by Bryonames