Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnodendrales
Genus:
Species:
camusii
ID:
1191064

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thér.

Source:
tro

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Int. Géogr. Bot. 20: 99 1910

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001190402

Common Names

  • Camusii Sphagnum
  • Camusii Peat Moss
  • Camusii Bogmoss

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Description

Spiridens camusii (also called 'Camus' Spiridens', among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Splachnobryaceae family. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a creeping growth habit. It is native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa, and is commonly found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Spiridens camusii is used as a soil conditioner and mulch in gardens and farms, as well as for erosion control, water filtration, and insulation. It is also used as a packing material for shipping delicate items, and as a component in composting and potting mixes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Spiridens camusii has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spiridens camusii is a species of moss that is native to Europe and Asia. It is a low-growing, creeping moss with short, erect stems that form dense mats. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be propagated by division or spore sowing.

Where to Find Spiridens camusii

Spiridens camusii is found in wet, acidic soils in North America and Europe.

Spiridens camusii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spiridens camusii?

Spiridens camusii

What is the common name of Spiridens camusii?

Camus' Spiridens

What is the habitat of Spiridens camusii?

It is found in tropical and subtropical waters

Species in the Spiridentaceae family

Bescherellia elegantissima, Cyrtopus setosus, Dendro-hypnum beccarii, Dendro-hypnum auricomum, Dendro-hypnum brevipes, Dendro-hypnum flagelliferum, Dendro-hypnum fuscomucronatum, Dendro-hypnum milnei, Dendro-hypnum opacum, Dendro-hypnum reinwardtii, Dendro-hypnum subspininervium, Hypnodendron arcuatum, Hypnodendron junghuhnii, Hypnodendron marginatum, Hypnodendron microstictum, Hypnodendron samoanum, Hypnodendron spininervium, Hypnodendron vitiense, Spiridens camusii, Spiridens capillifer, Spiridens longifolius, Spiridens perichaetialis, Spiridens reinwardtii, Spiridens vieillardii, Spiridens spiridentoides, Touwiodendron diversifolium, Mniodendron camptotheca, Mniodendron colensoi, Mniodendron comatulum, Mniodendron comatum, Mniodendron comosum, Mniodendron dendroides, Mniodendron tahiticum,

References

Irénée Thériot (1859-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thér.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35176278: Based on data supplied by Bryonames