Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
rubiginosum
ID:
1169934

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) W.D. Reese

Source:
tro

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 78: 92 1975

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169272

Common Names

  • Calymperes rubiginosum
  • Rubiginosum's Calymperes
  • Rubiginosum Calymperes
  • Rubiginosum's Moss

Searching for Calymperes rubiginosum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Calymperes rubiginosum (also called Rusty Calymperes, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Calymperaceae. It is found in the Northern Hemisphere, primarily in North America and Europe. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in the understory of forests and in rocky crevices.

Uses & Benefits

Calymperes rubiginosum is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It has been used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, and for its ornamental value in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calymperes rubiginosum is yellowish-green and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is a small, dark brown nut with a ridged surface. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

Searching for Calymperes rubiginosum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Calymperes rubiginosum is a small, tufted moss native to North America and Europe. It is found growing in moist, shady areas such as woodlands, meadows, and along stream banks. It is easily propagated by division or by spore. To propagate by division, carefully separate the moss into small clumps and replant in moist, shady soil. To propagate by spore, collect the spore capsules and sow them in a moist, shady area. Keep the soil moist and in a few weeks the moss will begin to grow.

Where to Find Calymperes rubiginosum

Calymperes rubiginosum can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

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.
William Dean Reese (1928-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.D.Reese' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35140400: Based on data supplied by Bryonames