Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
tenerum
ID:
1178763

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 37: 174 1872

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001178101

Common Names

  • Calymperes tenerum
  • Tender Fern Moss
  • Fern Moss

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Description

Calymperes tenerum (also called delicate calymperes, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Calymperaceae family. It is a small moss with a creeping, branching habit and has small, delicate leaves. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Calymperes tenerum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in erosion control and for stabilizing slopes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Calymperes tenerum var. teniolata Gangulee

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calymperes tenerum is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a brownish-black color. The seedlings are slender and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calymperes tenerum can be propagated by division or seed. Division is the easiest and quickest way to propagate this plant. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Germination usually takes 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Calymperes tenerum

Calymperes tenerum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

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: 35153977: Based on data supplied by Bryonames