Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
levyanum
ID:
1178589

Status:
valid

Authors:
Besch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 8, 1: 290 1896

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001177927

Common Names

  • Calymperes levyanum
  • Levyanum Calymperes
  • Levyanum Shield-Moss

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Uses & Benefits

Calymperes levyanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to make baskets and mats.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Calymperes levyanum var. hainanense W.D. Reese & P.J. Lin

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calymperes levyanum is a small, yellowish-green, cup-shaped structure. The seed is a small, black, hexagonal seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have eleven, long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calymperes levyanum is a species of moss that can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It should be watered regularly and kept in an area with good air circulation. It can be propagated by division or by spores.

Where to Find Calymperes levyanum

Calymperes levyanum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

Calymperes levyanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calymperes levyanum?

Calymperes levyanum

What is the common name of Calymperes levyanum?

Levy's Calymperes

What is the habitat of Calymperes levyanum?

It is found in tropical rainforests, usually on the ground or on rotten logs

Species in the Calymperes genus

Calymperes robinsonii, Calymperes rubiginosum, Calymperes aeruginosum, Calymperes afzelii, Calymperes beccarii, Calymperes boulayi, Calymperes couguiense, Calymperes crassinerve, Calymperes erosum, Calymperes fasciculatum, Calymperes graeffeanum, Calymperes guildingii, Calymperes guineense, Calymperes hispidum, Calymperes levyanum, Calymperes linearifolium, Calymperes lonchophyllum, Calymperes loucoubense, Calymperes mangalorense, Calymperes moluccense, Calymperes motleyi, Calymperes nanum, Calymperes nicaraguense, Calymperes othmeri, Calymperes palisotii, Calymperes pallidum, Calymperes pintasii, Calymperes platyloma, Calymperes porrectum, Calymperes pungens, Calymperes schmidtii, Calymperes serratum, Calymperes smithii, Calymperes strictifolium, Calymperes subintegrum, Calymperes subserratum, Calymperes tahitense, Calymperes tenerum, Calymperes thomeanum, Calymperes venezuelanum, Calymperes bartramii, Calymperes noakhalense, Calymperes mitrafugax, Calymperes boninense, Calymperes norkettii, Calymperes woodii, Calymperes serratioides,

Species in the Calymperaceae family

Arthrocormus schimperi, Calymperes robinsonii, Calymperes rubiginosum, Calymperes aeruginosum, Calymperes afzelii, Calymperes beccarii, Calymperes boulayi, Calymperes couguiense, Calymperes crassinerve, Calymperes erosum, Calymperes fasciculatum, Calymperes graeffeanum, Calymperes guildingii, Calymperes guineense, Calymperes hispidum, Calymperes levyanum, Calymperes linearifolium, Calymperes lonchophyllum, Calymperes loucoubense, Calymperes mangalorense, Calymperes moluccense, Calymperes motleyi, Calymperes nanum, Calymperes nicaraguense, Calymperes othmeri, Calymperes palisotii, Calymperes pallidum, Calymperes pintasii, Calymperes platyloma, Calymperes porrectum, Calymperes pungens, Calymperes schmidtii, Calymperes serratum, Calymperes smithii, Calymperes strictifolium, Calymperes subintegrum, Calymperes subserratum, Calymperes tahitense, Calymperes tenerum, Calymperes thomeanum, Calymperes venezuelanum, Calymperes bartramii, Calymperes noakhalense, Calymperes mitrafugax, Calymperes boninense, Calymperes norkettii, Calymperes woodii, Calymperes serratioides, Exodictyon dentatum, Exodictyon incrassatum,

References

Émile Bescherelle (1828-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Besch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35153760: Based on data supplied by Bryonames