Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Species:
brachycarpum
ID:
1205452

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nog.) Z. Iwats., Yuk. Tateishi & Tad. Suzuki

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Hikobia 13: 84 1999

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204790

Common Names

  • Campylostelium brachycarpum
  • Brachycarpum Campylostelium
  • Campylostelium Brachycarpum Moss

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Description

Campylostelium brachycarpum (also called Short-Fruited Campylostelium, among many other common names) is a moss species found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a small moss that typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as near streams and in forests. Its leaves are small and oval-shaped, and its stems are short and curved. It has a distinctive yellowish-green color.

Uses & Benefits

Campylostelium brachycarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Campylostelium brachycarpum has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campylostelium brachycarpum is a small, cushion-forming moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by spore dispersal. The spores are spread by wind and water, and can be collected from the plant's sporophytes. The spores can be sown on moist, sterile soil and kept in a humid environment. Once the spores have germinated, the plants can be transplanted into the desired location.

Where to Find Campylostelium brachycarpum

Campylostelium brachycarpum can be found in the temperate and boreal regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

Species in the Ptychomitriaceae family

Coscinodontella bryanii, Aligrimmia peruviana, Campylostelium saxicola, Campylostelium strictum, Campylostelium pitardii, Campylostelium brachycarpum, Campylostelium laegerae, Indusiella thianschanica, Indusiella stellata, Jaffueliobryum arsenei, Jaffueliobryum latifolium, Jaffueliobryum raui, Jaffueliobryum wrightii, Jaffueliobryum williamsii, Ptychomitriopsis africana, Ptychomitriopsis aloinoides, Ptychomitrium diexaratum, Ptychomitrium acutifolium, Ptychomitrium altaicum, Ptychomitrium australe, Ptychomitrium barrii, Ptychomitrium cockerellae, Ptychomitrium crassinervium, Ptychomitrium crispatum, Ptychomitrium cucullatifolium, Ptychomitrium deltorii, Ptychomitrium dentatum, Ptychomitrium drummondii, Ptychomitrium fauriei, Ptychomitrium fernandesianum, Ptychomitrium fluviatile, Ptychomitrium formosicum, Ptychomitrium gardneri, Ptychomitrium helenicum, Ptychomitrium hieronymi, Ptychomitrium incurvum, Ptychomitrium indicum, Ptychomitrium isoskelos, Ptychomitrium lepidomitrium, Ptychomitrium ligulatum, Ptychomitrium lindmanii, Ptychomitrium linearifolium, Ptychomitrium mittenii, Ptychomitrium nigrescens, Ptychomitrium polyphyllum, Ptychomitrium sellowianum, Ptychomitrium serratum, Ptychomitrium sinense, Ptychomitrium subcrispatum, Ptychomitrium subcylindricum,

References

Yoichi Tateishi (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tateishi' in the authors string.
Akira Noguchi (1907-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nog.' in the authors string.
Zennosuke Iwatsuki (1929-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.Iwats.' in the authors string.
Tadashi Suzuki: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tad.Suzuki' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35204781: Based on data supplied by Bryonames