Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
pulvinata
ID:
1178893

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. f. & Wilson) A. Jaeger

Source:
tro

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Ber. Thätigk. St. Gallischen Naturwiss. Ges. 1875–76: 309 (Gen. Sp. Musc. 2: 213) 1877

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001178231

Common Names

  • Camptochaete pulvinata
  • Pulvinate Camptochaete
  • Pulvinate Bristle Moss

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Description

Camptochaete pulvinata (also called Pulvinata-Woodsia, among many other common names) is a species of fern found in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It has a creeping rhizome and lanceolate to ovate-lanceolate fronds. It is found in shady, moist woodlands and on rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Camptochaete pulvinata is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and colds. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Camptochaete pulvinata has small yellow flowers with a single seed in each flower. The seedlings have a single, wide, oval-shaped leaf that is green in color. The seeds are small and round.

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Where to Find Camptochaete pulvinata

Camptochaete pulvinata can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.

Camptochaete pulvinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Camptochaete pulvinata?

Camptochaete pulvinata

What is the family of Camptochaete pulvinata?

Asteraceae

What is the distribution of Camptochaete pulvinata?

Southwestern United States

Species in the Lembophyllaceae family

Bestia longipes, Camptochaete novae-zeelandiae, Camptochaete angustata, Camptochaete arbuscula, Camptochaete deflexa, Camptochaete excavata, Camptochaete leichardtii, Camptochaete porotrichoides, Camptochaete pulvinata, Camptochaete subporotrichoides, Camptochaete fallax, Camptochaete curvata, Camptochaete dendroclada, Camptochaete monolina, Dolichomitriopsis crenulata, Dolichomitriopsis diversiformis, Dolichomitriopsis obtusifolia, Dolichomitriopsis sasaokae, Dolichomitriopsis cherdantsevae, Fallaciella gracilis, Fallaciella robusta, Fifea aciphylla, Isothecium algarvicum, Isothecium ceylonense, Isothecium mertensii, Isothecium rigidissimum, Isothecium semitortum, Isothecium sprucei, Isothecium trichocladon, Isothecium alopecuroides, Isothecium nervosum, Lembophyllum divulsum, Lembophyllum clandestinum, Neobarbella comes, Pilotrichella cuspidans, Pilotrichella flexilis, Pilotrichella mascarenica, Pilotrichella mauiensis, Pilotrichella phyllogonioides, Pilotrichella pseudoimbricata, Pilotrichella ragazzii, Pilotrichella reesei, Pilotrichella vermiformis, Pilotrichella debilinervis, Tripterocladium leucocladulum, Weymouthia cochlearifolia, Weymouthia mollis, Weymouthia barbelloides, Mawenzhangia thamnobryoides, Nogopterium beyrichianum,

References

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
William Wilson (1799-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilson' in the authors string.
August Jaeger (1842-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Jaeger' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35154141: Based on data supplied by Bryonames