Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
protensum
ID:
1178996

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brid.) Kindb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Canad. Rec. Sci. 6 (2): 72 1894

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001178334

Common Names

  • Protensum Campylium
  • Protensum False-Moss
  • Protensum False-Moss Moss

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Description

Campylium protensum (also called Prostrate Campylium, among many other common names) is a species of moss belonging to the Campyliaceae family. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a serrated leaf margin. It is native to Europe and North America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Campylium protensum has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Campylium protensum is small and whitish-green in color. The seed is small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campylium protensum can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, acidic soils and partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in full sun.

Where to Find Campylium protensum

Campylium protensum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and Asia.

Species in the Amblystegiaceae family

Tomentypnum nitens, Tomentypnum falcifolium, Tomentypnum involutum, Tomentypnum vittii, Amblystegium arvernense, Amblystegium glaziovii, Amblystegium serpens, Amblystegium sparsile, Amblystegium speirophyllum, Amblystegium subulatum, Amblystegium tenuifolium, Amblystegium chalaropelma, Amblystegium patenti-flexuosum, Amblystegium stricto-serpens, Amblystegium camisassae, Amblystegium calcareum, Amblystegium pseudosubtile, Anacamptodon africanus, Anacamptodon amblystegioides, Anacamptodon cubensis, Anacamptodon fortunei, Anacamptodon latidens, Anacamptodon splachnoides, Anacamptodon validinervis, Anacamptodon wattsii, Anacamptodon compactus, Anacamptodon marginatus, Anacamptodon minimus, Anacamptodon kamchaticus, Anacamptodon touwii, Bryostreimannia turgida, Campylium squarrosulum, Campylium amblystegioides, Campylium annamense, Campylium chrysophyllum, Campylium glaucocarpoides, Campylium insubricum, Campylium stellatum, Campylium zemliae, Campylium gollanii, Campylium longicuspis, Campylium laxifolium, Campylium protensum, Campylium bambergeri, Campylium hylocomioides, Conardia compacta, Cratoneuron filicinum, Cratoneuron curvicaule, Cratoneuropsis relaxa, Cratoneuropsis chilensis,

References

Nils Conrad Kindberg (1832-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kindb.' in the authors string.
Samuel Elisée Bridel-Brideri (1762-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brid.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35154308: Based on data supplied by Bryonames