Campylopus dicranoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dicranoides
ID:
1180084
Status:
valid
Authors:
Thér. & Naveau
Source:
tro
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 60: 15. 2 1927
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001179422
Common Names
- Campylopus dicranoides
- Dicranoides Campylopus Moss
- Dicranoides Bent-Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Campylopus dicranoides (also called 'Two-toothed Cushion Moss', among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss with short, erect stems and small, ovate leaves. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Campylopus dicranoides is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including coughs, colds, and fever. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Campylopus dicranoides is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Campylopus dicranoides can be propagated by division of the clumps or by spores. The plants should be grown in a moist, well-drained soil in a shady location. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. The plants should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer. The plants should be divided every few years to maintain their vigor.
Where to Find Campylopus dicranoides
Campylopus dicranoides can be found in Europe, North America, and Asia.
Campylopus dicranoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Campylopus dicranoides?
Campylopus dicranoides
What type of plant is Campylopus dicranoides?
Moss
What is the habitat of Campylopus dicranoides?
Moist, shady areas
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
Irénée Thériot (1859-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thér.' in the authors string.
(Georges) Raymond (Léonard) Naveau (1889-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Naveau' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35155940: Based on data supplied by Bryonames