Campylopus capitulatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capitulatus
ID:
1179214
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.B. Bartram
Source:
tro
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 2: 52 1955
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001178552
Common Names
- Campylopus capitulatus
- Capitulatus Moss
- Cushion Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Campylopus capitulatus has been used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Campylopus capitulatus is a small, yellowish-green spike that grows up to 2 cm in length. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf with a long, narrow blade.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Campylopus capitulatus is a small, tufted moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by division of the tufts, and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a moist, acidic soil with good drainage. It can be grown in full sun, but will require more frequent watering. It is not tolerant of drought or frost.
Where to Find Campylopus capitulatus
Campylopus capitulatus is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Campylopus capitulatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Campylopus capitulatus?
Campylopus capitulatus
What is the common name of Campylopus capitulatus?
Capitulatus Campylopus
What is the habitat of Campylopus capitulatus?
It is found in moist to wet forests, from sea level to high elevations
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,
References
Edwin Bunting Bartram (1878-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.B.Bartram' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35154647: Based on data supplied by Bryonames