Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Species:
strictum
ID:
1180713

Status:
valid

Authors:
Solms

Source:
tro

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Tent. Bryo-Geogr. Algarv. 42 1868

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001180051

Common Names

  • Strict Fork-moss
  • Campylostelium strictum
  • Strict Moss

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Description

Campylostelium strictum (also called Campylostelium stricta, 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 strictum can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Campylostelium strictum 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 strictum 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 strictum

Campylostelium strictum is native to Europe.

Campylostelium strictum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campylostelium strictum?

Campylostelium strictum

What is the common name of Campylostelium strictum?

Unknown

What type of plant is Campylostelium strictum?

Herb

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

Hermann zu Solms-Laubach (1842-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Solms' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35156879: Based on data supplied by Bryonames