Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
lineare
ID:
1179058

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) Dixon

Source:
tro

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
New Zealand Inst. Bull. 3(2): 71 1914

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001178396

Common Names

  • Campylopodium lineare
  • Linear Haircap Moss
  • Linear Moss

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Description

Campylopodium lineare (also called Linear Campylopodium, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. It is a small, tufted moss, growing to a height of 1-2 cm. Its leaves are lanceolate, with a pointed tip, and are curved and twisted. It is found in moist, shady soils, and in grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Campylopodium lineare is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and digestive ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Campylopodium lineare is small, yellowish-green, and has four petals. The seed is a small, round, brown seed. The seedlings are thin, with a single, light green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campylopodium lineare can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings.

Where to Find Campylopodium lineare

Campylopodium lineare can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

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

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
Hugh Neville Dixon (1861-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dixon' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35154397: Based on data supplied by Bryonames