Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
nanum
ID:
1178634

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 39: 398 1875

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001177972

Common Names

  • Calymperes nanum
  • Nanum Moss
  • Nanum Calymperes

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Description

Calymperes nanum (also called Dwarf 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 the United States and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Calymperes nanum 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 nanum is a small, yellow-green disc with a single, long, slender petal. The seed of Calymperes nanum is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings of Calymperes nanum are small, with a single, long, slender petal and a yellow-green disc.

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Where to Find Calymperes nanum

Calymperes nanum is native to Madagascar.

Calymperes nanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calymperes nanum?

Calymperes nanum

What is the common name of Calymperes nanum?

Dwarf Calymperes

Where is Calymperes nanum 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

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: 35153814: Based on data supplied by Bryonames