Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
nicaraguense
ID:
1178637

Status:
valid

Authors:
Renauld & Cardot

Source:
tro

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 33(2): 117. 6 1895

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001177975

Common Names

  • Calymperes nicaraguense
  • Nicaraguense Moss
  • Nicaraguense Calymperes

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Description

Calymperes nicaraguense (also called Nicaraguan 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 Nicaragua and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

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Where to Find Calymperes nicaraguense

Calymperes nicaraguense is native to Nicaragua.

Calymperes nicaraguense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calymperes nicaraguense?

Calymperes nicaraguense

What is the common name of Calymperes nicaraguense?

Nicaraguan Calymperes

Where is Calymperes nicaraguense found?

It is found in Nicaragua

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

Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
Ferdinand François Gabriel Renauld (1837-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Renauld' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35153818: Based on data supplied by Bryonames