Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Species:
albescens
ID:
1196244

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hampe) W.R. Buck

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 39: 223 1987

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195582

Common Names

  • Calyptrochaeta
  • Albescens Calyptrochaeta
  • Whitish Calyptrochaeta

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Description

Calyptrochaeta albescens (also called White-stemmed Feather Moss, among many other common names) is a small moss species that is found in the temperate regions of North America. It has a bright green color and grows in moist, shady habitats, such as on the forest floor or on the bark of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Calyptrochaeta albescens is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and digestive problems. It is also used to make a tea that is believed to have calming and soothing effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calyptrochaeta albescens has small, white flowers with a single stamen and a three-lobed stigma. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calyptrochaeta albescens is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are well-established.

Where to Find Calyptrochaeta albescens

Calyptrochaeta albescens is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Species in the Daltoniaceae family

Achrophyllum anomalum, Achrophyllum crassirete, Achrophyllum haesselianum, Achrophyllum javense, Achrophyllum magellanicum, Achrophyllum tenuinerve, Achrophyllum dentatum, Achrophyllum quadrifarium, Adelothecium bogotense, Beeveria distichophylloides, Benitotania elimbata, Bryobrothera crenulata, Bryobrothera tambuyukonensis, Calyptrochaeta subremotifolia, Calyptrochaeta marginata, Calyptrochaeta apiculata, Calyptrochaeta asplenioides, Calyptrochaeta enervis, Calyptrochaeta flexicollis, Calyptrochaeta grandiretis, Calyptrochaeta haitensis, Calyptrochaeta japonica, Calyptrochaeta leptoloma, Calyptrochaeta parviretis, Calyptrochaeta remotifolia, Calyptrochaeta rotundifolia, Calyptrochaeta cristata, Calyptrochaeta brownii, Calyptrochaeta setigera, Calyptrochaeta albescens, Calyptrochaeta deflexa, Calyptrochaeta nutans, Calyptrochaeta odontoloma, Calyptrochaeta isophylla, Calyptrochaeta microblasta, Calyptrochaeta ramosa, Calyptrochaeta boniana, Calyptrochaeta mollis, Calyptrochaeta otwayensis, Calyptrochaeta lucida, Calyptrochaeta perlimbata, Crosbya nervosa, Crosbya straminea, Daltonia apiculata, Daltonia aristifolia, Daltonia baldwinii, Daltonia baumgartneri, Daltonia bilimbata, Daltonia brevipedunculata, Daltonia forsythii,

References

Georg Ernst Ludwig Hampe (1795-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hampe' in the authors string.
William Russel Buck (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Buck' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35183906: Based on data supplied by Bryonames