Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Species:
saxicola
ID:
1180712

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F. Weber & D. Mohr) Bruch & Schimp.

Source:
tro

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Bryol. Eur. 2: 27 (fasc. 29–31. Monogr. 3) 1846

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001180050

Common Names

  • Rock Fork-moss
  • Campylostelium saxicola
  • Rock Moss

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Description

Campylostelium saxicola (also called Campylostelium saxicolum, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It is a small, tufted moss with short, erect stems and small, ovate leaves. It is found growing on rocks and tree trunks in humid, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Campylostelium saxicola can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Campylostelium saxicola has small white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campylostelium saxicola can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in spring or summer. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Campylostelium saxicola

Campylostelium saxicola is native to Europe.

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

Wilhelm Philippe Schimper (1808-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schimp.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Weber (1781-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Weber' in the authors string.
Daniel Matthias Heinrich Mohr (1780-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Mohr' in the authors string.
Philipp Bruch (1781-1847): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bruch' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35156876: Based on data supplied by Bryonames