Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
tenuis
ID:
1210603

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.R. Williams) Schljakov

Source:
tro

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Novosti Syst. Niza. Rast. 15: 246 1978

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209941

Common Names

  • Crossocalyx tenuis
  • Tenuis Crossocalyx
  • Tenuis Moss

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Description

Crossocalyx tenuis (also called Tenuis Crossocalyx, among many other common names) is a small, cushion-forming liverwort species found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats such as wet rocks, soil, and tree bark.

Uses & Benefits

Crossocalyx tenuis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums. It is also used to create a naturalistic look in aquariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crossocalyx tenuis is a small, yellowish-green cup-shaped structure with a short style. The seed is a small, black, shiny, ovoid structure. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crossocalyx tenuis can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but does not tolerate drought.

Where to Find Crossocalyx tenuis

Crossocalyx tenuis can be found in moist, shady habitats in Europe, North Africa, and Asia.

Crossocalyx tenuis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crossocalyx tenuis?

Crossocalyx tenuis

What is the common name of Crossocalyx tenuis?

Slender crossocalyx

What is the habitat of Crossocalyx tenuis?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Crossocalyx genus

Species in the Anastrophyllaceae family

Anastrepta orcadensis, Anastrophyllum assimile, Anastrophyllum donnianum, Anastrophyllum michauxii, Anastrophyllum auritum, Anastrophyllum stellatum, Anastrophyllum tubulosum, Anastrophyllum piligerum, Anastrophyllum ciliatum, Anastrophyllum esenbeckii, Anastrophyllum joergensenii, Anastrophyllum nigrescens, Anastrophyllum ellipticum, Anastrophyllum squarrosum, Anastrophyllum alpinum, Anastrophyllum divergens, Anastrophyllum fissum, Anastrophyllum obtusum, Barbilophozia barbata, Barbilophozia hatcheri, Barbilophozia lycopodioides, Barbilophozia rubescens, Barbilophozia sudetica, Biantheridion undulifolium, Chandonanthus squarrosus, Crossocalyx hellerianus, Crossocalyx tenuis, Gymnocolea inflata, Hamatostrepta concinna, Hattoria yakushimensis, Isopaches bicrenatus, Isopaches decolorans, Isopaches alboviridis, Isopaches pumicicola, Neoorthocaulis attenuatus, Neoorthocaulis binsteadii, Neoorthocaulis floerkei, Neoorthocaulis hyperboreus, Orthocaulis atlanticus, Orthocaulis cavifolius, Plicanthus giganteus, Plicanthus hirtellus, Plicanthus birmensis, Plicanthus difficilis, Schljakovia kunzeana, Schljakovianthus quadrilobus, Sphenolobopsis pearsonii, Sphenolobus minutus, Sphenolobus saxicola, Sphenolobus austroamericanus,

References

Roman Nikolayevich Schljakov (1912-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schljakov' in the authors string.
Henry Williams (1823-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Williams' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35211654: Based on data supplied by Bryonames