Status:
valid
Authors:
Bruch & Schimp.
Source:
tro
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Bryol. Eur. 1: 167. 92 (fasc. 41 Mon. 7. 4.) 1847
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001178520
Common Names
- Campylopus brevipilus
- Brevipilus Moss
- Short-haired Moss
Description
Campylopus brevipilus (also called Brevipilus Campylopus, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Dicranaceae. It is found in South America. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Campylopus brevipilus is used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control due to its ability to form dense mats. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Campylopus brevipilus has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
Where to Find Campylopus brevipilus
Campylopus brevipilus can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Species in the Campylopus genus
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,
Campylopus capitulatus,
Campylopus carolinae,
Campylopus catarractilis,
Campylopus cavifolius,
Campylopus chevalieri,
Campylopus chilensis,
Campylopus clavatus,
Campylopus cockaynii,
Campylopus comosus,
Campylopus concolor,
Campylopus crateris,
Campylopus crispatulus,
Campylopus cruegeri,
Campylopus cryptopodioides,
Campylopus cubensis,
Campylopus cuspidatus,
Campylopus cygneus,
Campylopus decaryi,
Campylopus densicoma,
Campylopus dichrostris,
Campylopus dicranoides,
Campylopus dietrichiae,
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,