Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
motleyi
ID:
1178632

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Bryol. Jav. 1: 48. 38 1856

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001177970

Common Names

  • Calymperes motleyi
  • Motleyi Moss
  • Motleyi Calymperes

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Description

Calymperes motleyi (also called Motley's Calymperes, among many other common names) is a species of moss belonging to the family Calymperaceae. It is a small, tufted moss with a yellowish-green color and a smooth texture. It is native to Mexico and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Calymperes motleyi has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments. It has also been used as a dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calymperes motleyi is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, dark green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Where to Find Calymperes motleyi

Calymperes motleyi is native to Madagascar.

Calymperes motleyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calymperes motleyi?

Calymperes motleyi

What is the common name of Calymperes motleyi?

Motley's Calymperes

Where is Calymperes motleyi found?

It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35153812: Based on data supplied by Bryonames