Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
flagellacea
ID:
1196058

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) J.-P. Frahm & Isov.

Source:
tro

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Taxon 37: 968 1988

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195396

Common Names

  • Campylopodiella flagellacea
  • Flagellacea Campylopodiella
  • Flagellacea Moss

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Description

Campylopodiella flagellacea (also called the 'Flagellate Campylopodiella Moss', among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss with leaves that are ovate to oblong-lanceolate, and have a single, sharp point at the tip. It is native to North America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Campylopodiella flagellacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Campylopodiella flagellacea has small, yellow-green flowers, and small, dark brown seeds that germinate easily. The seedlings have a single, upright stem with small, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campylopodiella flagellacea is a species of moss that is found in moist, shady areas. It is a slow-growing plant and can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a pot or in a bog garden. It requires regular watering and should be kept in a cool, damp environment. It is best to use a soil mix that is composed of equal parts of peat moss, sand, and perlite.

Where to Find Campylopodiella flagellacea

Campylopodiella flagellacea can be found in North America, particularly in the Appalachian Mountains.

Species in the Leucobryaceae family

Holomitriopsis laevifolia, Mitrobryum koelzii, Sphaerothecium phascoideum, Sphaerothecium reconditum, Sphaerothecium subchlorophyllosum, Steyermarkiella anomalodictya, Atractylocarpus alpinus, Atractylocarpus alticaulis, Atractylocarpus brasiliensis, Atractylocarpus longisetus, Atractylocarpus nanus, Atractylocarpus neocaledonicus, Atractylocarpus patagonicus, Atractylocarpus madagascariensis, Atractylocarpus novoguineensis, Atractylocarpus subporodictyon, Brothera leana, Campylopodiella himalayana, Campylopodiella flagellacea, Campylopodiella crenulata, Campylopodiella stenocarpa, Campylopodiella dorothyae, Campylopus joshii, Campylopus incurvatus, Campylopus laxoventralis, Campylopus sharpii, Campylopus acuminatus, Campylopus aemulans, Campylopus albidovirens, Campylopus ambiguus, Campylopus amboroensis, Campylopus anderssonii, Campylopus andreanus, Campylopus angustiretis, Campylopus arctocarpus, Campylopus arcuatus, Campylopus areodictyon, Campylopus argyrocaulon, Campylopus asperifolius, Campylopus atrovirens, Campylopus aureonitens, Campylopus austro-alpinus, Campylopus austrosubulatus, Campylopus bartramiaceus, Campylopus beauverdianus, Campylopus belangeri, Campylopus bicolor, Campylopus brevipilus, Campylopus brunneus, Campylopus cambouei,

References

Pekka Isoviita (1931-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Isov.' in the authors string.
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Jan-Peter Frahm (1945-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.-P.Frahm' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35183689: Based on data supplied by Bryonames