Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
campanense
ID:
1206648

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spruce ex Reimers

Source:
tro

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 73: 157. 1933

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001205986

Common Names

  • Micropterygium campanense
  • Campanense Micropterygium
  • Campanense liverwort

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Description

Micropterygium campanense (also called Campan's thread-moss, among many other common names) is a small moss with a creeping habit, native to Europe and North America. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Micropterygium campanense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of fodder.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Micropterygium campanense has small, yellow flowers with six petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small, green, and heart-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Micropterygium campanense is a small, perennial liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. Propagation is done by spore sowing or division. Spore sowing is the most common method of propagation and is done by collecting the spores and sowing them on a suitable substrate. Division is done by carefully separating the plant into smaller sections and replanting them in moist, shady areas.

Where to Find Micropterygium campanense

Micropterygium campanense can be found in the northern hemisphere, in areas such as Europe, North America, and Asia.

Species in the Lepidoziaceae family

Acromastigum anisostomum, Acromastigum bancanum, Acromastigum bifidum, Acromastigum brotheri, Acromastigum capillare, Acromastigum colensoanum, Acromastigum cunninghamii, Acromastigum echinatiforme, Acromastigum echinatum, Acromastigum exiguum, Acromastigum exile, Acromastigum filum, Acromastigum fimbriatum, Acromastigum inaequilaterum, Acromastigum integrifolium, Acromastigum laetevirens, Acromastigum linganum, Acromastigum mooreanum, Acromastigum obliquatum, Acromastigum tenax, Acromastigum verticale, Acromastigum moratii, Acromastigum pusillum, Acromastigum stellare, Acromastigum rigidum, Acromastigum subechinatiforme, Acromastigum adaptatum, Acromastigum divaricatum, Acromastigum longirete, Acromastigum fumosum, Acromastigum furcatifolium, Acromastigum herzogii, Acromastigum homodictyon, Acromastigum implexum, Acromastigum interstisiale, Acromastigum laevigatum, Acromastigum lamyi, Acromastigum leptophyllum, Acromastigum lobuliferum, Acromastigum marginatum, Acromastigum microstichum, Acromastigum prismaticale, Acromastigum stenophyllum, Acromastigum aurescens, Acromastigum caledonicum, Acromastigum carcinum, Acromastigum cavifolium, Acromastigum curtilobum, Amazoopsis diplopoda, Amazoopsis gracilis,

References

Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.
Hermann Reimers (1893-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reimers' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35206419: Based on data supplied by Bryonames