Status:
valid
Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) A. Jaeger
Source:
tro
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Ber. Thätigk. St. Gallischen Naturwiss. Ges. 1870–71: 437 (Gen. Sp. Musc. 1: 140) 1872
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001179784
Common Names
- Campylopus praemorsus
- Short-stalked Feather-moss
- Short-stalked Forked-leaved Feather-moss
Uses & Benefits
Campylopus praemorsus has been used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, skin diseases, and fever. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Campylopus praemorsus is a small, yellowish-green spike, with the seed being a tiny, black, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, yellowish-green, and have a single, unbranched stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Campylopus praemorsus can be propagated by division or by sowing spores. When propagating by division, divide the plant in spring or early summer. When propagating by spores, sow the spores in a moist, well-drained medium in spring or early summer. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The plants will take several months to germinate and may take up to a year to reach maturity.
Where to Find Campylopus praemorsus
Campylopus praemorsus can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Campylopus praemorsus FAQ
What type of soil does Campylopus praemorsus prefer?
Campylopus praemorsus prefers moist, acidic soil with good drainage.
What kind of light does Campylopus praemorsus need?
Campylopus praemorsus prefers bright, indirect light.
How often should Campylopus praemorsus be watered?
Campylopus praemorsus should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.
Species in the Campylopus genus
Campylopus joshii,
Campylopus incurvatus,
Campylopus laxoventralis,
Campylopus sharpii,
Campylopus acuminatus,
Campylopus aemulans,
Campylopus albidovirens,
Campylopus ambiguus,
Campylopus amboroensis,
Campylopus anderssonii,
Campylopus andreanus,
Campylopus angustiretis,
Campylopus arctocarpus,
Campylopus arcuatus,
Campylopus areodictyon,
Campylopus argyrocaulon,
Campylopus asperifolius,
Campylopus atrovirens,
Campylopus aureonitens,
Campylopus austro-alpinus,
Campylopus austrosubulatus,
Campylopus bartramiaceus,
Campylopus beauverdianus,
Campylopus belangeri,
Campylopus bicolor,
Campylopus brevipilus,
Campylopus brunneus,
Campylopus cambouei,
Campylopus capitulatus,
Campylopus carolinae,
Campylopus catarractilis,
Campylopus cavifolius,
Campylopus chevalieri,
Campylopus chilensis,
Campylopus clavatus,
Campylopus cockaynii,
Campylopus comosus,
Campylopus concolor,
Campylopus crateris,
Campylopus crispatulus,
Campylopus cruegeri,
Campylopus cryptopodioides,
Campylopus cubensis,
Campylopus cuspidatus,
Campylopus cygneus,
Campylopus decaryi,
Campylopus densicoma,
Campylopus dichrostris,
Campylopus dicranoides,
Campylopus dietrichiae,
Species in the Leucobryaceae family
Holomitriopsis laevifolia,
Mitrobryum koelzii,
Sphaerothecium phascoideum,
Sphaerothecium reconditum,
Sphaerothecium subchlorophyllosum,
Steyermarkiella anomalodictya,
Atractylocarpus alpinus,
Atractylocarpus alticaulis,
Atractylocarpus brasiliensis,
Atractylocarpus longisetus,
Atractylocarpus nanus,
Atractylocarpus neocaledonicus,
Atractylocarpus patagonicus,
Atractylocarpus madagascariensis,
Atractylocarpus novoguineensis,
Atractylocarpus subporodictyon,
Brothera leana,
Campylopodiella himalayana,
Campylopodiella flagellacea,
Campylopodiella crenulata,
Campylopodiella stenocarpa,
Campylopodiella dorothyae,
Campylopus joshii,
Campylopus incurvatus,
Campylopus laxoventralis,
Campylopus sharpii,
Campylopus acuminatus,
Campylopus aemulans,
Campylopus albidovirens,
Campylopus ambiguus,
Campylopus amboroensis,
Campylopus anderssonii,
Campylopus andreanus,
Campylopus angustiretis,
Campylopus arctocarpus,
Campylopus arcuatus,
Campylopus areodictyon,
Campylopus argyrocaulon,
Campylopus asperifolius,
Campylopus atrovirens,
Campylopus aureonitens,
Campylopus austro-alpinus,
Campylopus austrosubulatus,
Campylopus bartramiaceus,
Campylopus beauverdianus,
Campylopus belangeri,
Campylopus bicolor,
Campylopus brevipilus,
Campylopus brunneus,
Campylopus cambouei,