Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
euchlorum
ID:
1205243

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mont.) Matteri

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 36: 47 1999

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204581

Common Names

  • Campylopodium euchlorum
  • Euchlorous Campylopodium
  • Euchlorous Liverwort

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Description

Campylopodium euchlorum (also called Euchlorum, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a tufted, spreading habit. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands, meadows, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Campylopodium euchlorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It is also used as a food source for fish and other aquatic animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Campylopodium euchlorum has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters on short stalks. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two, upright leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campylopodium euchlorum can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. It is best grown in moist, shady areas with plenty of organic matter in the soil. It prefers a soil pH of 5.5-7.0 and should be kept moist but not wet. It can tolerate full sun but will not do well in dry conditions.

Where to Find Campylopodium euchlorum

Campylopodium euchlorum is found in moist soils in temperate regions of Europe, North America, and Asia.

Campylopodium euchlorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campylopodium euchlorum?

Campylopodium euchlorum

What is the common name of Campylopodium euchlorum?

Euchlorous Campylopodium

What type of environment does Campylopodium euchlorum prefer?

Campylopodium euchlorum prefers moist, shady, and rocky habitats.

Species in the Dicranellaceae family

Bryotestua brevicuspis, Bryotestua longicuspis, Campylopodium lineare, Campylopodium phascoides, Campylopodium euchlorum, Campylopodium capillaceum, Dicranella elegans, Dicranella fontana, Dicranella acroclada, Dicranella affinis, Dicranella alpina, Dicranella amplexans, Dicranella angustifolia, Dicranella apolensis, Dicranella apophysatula, Dicranella argentinica, Dicranella ascensionica, Dicranella aulacocarpa, Dicranella austro-sinensis, Dicranella baileyana, Dicranella barbensis, Dicranella barnesii, Dicranella bicolor, Dicranella boliviana, Dicranella borbonica, Dicranella brachyangia, Dicranella brachyblepharis, Dicranella breviseta, Dicranella caldensis, Dicranella callosa, Dicranella cameruniae, Dicranella campylophylla, Dicranella cerviculata, Dicranella circinata, Dicranella coarctata, Dicranella consimilis, Dicranella cratericola, Dicranella crinalis, Dicranella crispa, Dicranella densifolia, Dicranella dietrichiae, Dicranella dilatatinervis, Dicranella ditissima, Dicranella ditrichoides, Dicranella divaricata, Dicranella divaricatula, Dicranella dussii, Dicranella elata, Dicranella erectotheca, Dicranella euryphylla,

References

Camille Montagne (1784-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mont.' in the authors string.
Celina María Matteri (1943-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Matteri' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35204465: Based on data supplied by Bryonames