Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
kirkii
ID:
1036838

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steph.) K. Feldberg, Váňa, Hentschel & Heinrichs

Source:
tro

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Cryptog. Bryol. 31(2): 142 2010

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001036176

Common Names

  • Cuspidatula kirkii
  • Kirk's Cuspidatula
  • C. kirkii

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Description

Cuspidatula kirkii (also called Kirk's Cuspidatula, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cuspidatula kirkii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in terrariums and aquariums as a decorative plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cuspidatula kirkii has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Cuspidatula kirkii

Cuspidatula kirkii can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.

Species in the Adelanthaceae family

Cuspidatula flaccida, Cuspidatula kirkii, Cuspidatula contracta, Cuspidatula monodon, Cuspidatula flexicaulis, Cuspidatula orbicularis, Cuspidatula robusta, Denotarisia linguifolia, Nothostrepta bifida, Nothostrepta longissima, Pisanoa chilensis, Protosyzygiella pseudoconnexa, Pseudomarsupidium decipiens, Pseudomarsupidium aureocinctum, Pseudomarsupidium borneense, Pseudomarsupidium piliferum, Syzygiella acinacifolia, Syzygiella nigrescens, Syzygiella paludosa, Syzygiella pseudocclusa, Syzygiella sonderi, Syzygiella spegazziniana, Syzygiella tasmanica, Syzygiella jacquinotii, Syzygiella autumnalis, Syzygiella colorata, Syzygiella elongella, Syzygiella nipponica, Syzygiella oenops, Syzygiella purpurascens, Syzygiella undata, Syzygiella anomala, Syzygiella manca, Syzygiella pectiniformis, Syzygiella perfoliata, Syzygiella setulosa, Syzygiella macrocalyx, Syzygiella campanulata, Syzygiella bilobata, Syzygiella concreta, Syzygiella securifolia, Syzygiella rubricaulis, Syzygiella subintegerrima, Syzygiella uleana, Syzygiella tonduzana, Syzygiella ovalifolia, Syzygiella eatonii, Syzygiella trigonifolia, Syzygiella burghardtii, Syzygiella ciliata,

References

Jiří Váňa (1940-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Váňa' in the authors string.
Jörn Hentschel (b.1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hentschel' in the authors string.
Kathrin Feldberg: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Feldberg' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100357168: Based on data supplied by Bryonames