Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
calycinum
ID:
1163835

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital., n.s., 4: 7 1897

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001163173



Common Names

  • Leucobryum calycinum
  • Calycinum Leucobryum
  • Calycinum Leucobryum Moss


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Description

Leucobryum calycinum (also called Calyceous Moss, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial moss that grows in clumps or mats. It has a yellowish-green color and a soft texture. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Leucobryum calycinum is used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control. It is also used as a decorative plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucobryum calycinum has small, white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.

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Where to Find Leucobryum calycinum

Leucobryum calycinum is found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Species in the Leucobryum genus

Leucobryum acutifolium, Leucobryum aduncum, Leucobryum albescens, Leucobryum albicans, Leucobryum albidum, Leucobryum aneitense, Leucobryum angustum, Leucobryum antillarum, Leucobryum arfakianum, Leucobryum argentinicum, Leucobryum babetii, Leucobryum ballinense, Leucobryum bistratosum, Leucobryum boivinianum, Leucobryum boninense, Leucobryum boryanum, Leucobryum bowringii, Leucobryum calycinum, Leucobryum cambouei, Leucobryum cameruniae, Leucobryum chevalieri, Leucobryum chlorophyllosum, Leucobryum clavatum, Leucobryum comorense, Leucobryum congolense, Leucobryum crispum, Leucobryum cruegerianum, Leucobryum cucullatum, Leucobryum flavo-mucronatum, Leucobryum fouta-djalloni, Leucobryum galinonii, Leucobryum giganteum, Leucobryum glaucum, Leucobryum gracile, Leucobryum gunnii, Leucobryum heterodictyon, Leucobryum homalophyllum, Leucobryum humillimum, Leucobryum imbricatum, Leucobryum incurvifolium, Leucobryum isleanum, Leucobryum javense, Leucobryum juniperoideum, Leucobryum laminatum, Leucobryum letestui, Leucobryum leucophanoides, Leucobryum macro-falcatum, Leucobryum madagassum, Leucobryum martianum, Leucobryum mayottense,

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.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35130254: Based on data supplied by Bryonames