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
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.
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,