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calymperes moss

Scientific Name: Calymperes

Family: Calymperaceae

Category: Moss

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Calymperes erosum: Calymperes Moss

Learn about Calymperes erosum, commonly known as Calymperes Moss, a fascinating member of the moss family. This page provides a comprehensive overview of its classification, distribution, and ecological significance.

Considerations for Pets

  • This moss is commonly found on the bark of trees.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Calymperes erosum C. Mller, 1848
  • Common Name: Calymperes Moss
  • Kingdom: Plantae (Plants)
  • Family: Calymperaceae
  • Synonyms:
    • Calymperes emersum Mll. Hal.
    • Calymperes acuminatum Broth. (= C. erosum)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Calymperes is a predominantly tropical moss family.
  • Calymperes erosum is found in the USA and Canada.
  • This pantropical moss occurs in Melville Island, N.T. and north-eastern Qld from Cape York.
  • It can be found on the bark of Coprosma chathamica trees in the Chatham Islands.
  • Also found in peninsular Florida.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Leaves are widely spreading from sheathing bases when moist.
  • Leaves are rather stiff.
  • Normal leaves are lingualate, approximately 2.5 mm long, with broadly rounded obtuse tips.

Ecological Role

  • Studies have assessed the capability of Calymperes delessertii to remove cadmium from solutions and accumulate aerial heavy metals.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The gemmae of Calymperes palisotii cling to the bodies of the millipede Anadenobolus monilicornis.

Other Calymperes Species Mentioned

  • Calymperes cucullatum P.-J. Lin
  • Calymperes tenerum C. Mll.
  • Calymperes tenerum var. edamense Fleisch.
  • Calymperes graeffeanum
  • Calymperes palisotii Schwgr. (Palisot's calymperes moss)
  • Calymperes afzelii Sw. (Afzel's calymperes moss)
  • Calymperes delessertii Besch
  • Calymperes motleyi
  • Calymperes dozyanum
  • Calymperes subdecolorans Card.

Further Information

  • Tropicos
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • NCBI Taxonomy
  • Brazilian Flora Checklist - Lista de Espcies da Flora
  • Wikispecies