Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
angusta
ID:
1209236

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 3: 395 1908

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001208574

Common Names

  • Calypogeia angusta
  • Narrow-leaved Shield-moss
  • Narrow-leaved Shield Liverwort

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Uses & Benefits

Calypogeia angusta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Calypogeia angusta are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two seed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calypogeia angusta is a small, evergreen, perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and moderate water. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Calypogeia angusta

Calypogeia angusta is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky areas.

Species in the Calypogeiaceae family

Calypogeia fissa, Calypogeia integristipula, Calypogeia muelleriana, Calypogeia neesiana, Calypogeia peruviana, Calypogeia sphagnicola, Calypogeia suecica, Calypogeia subintegra, Calypogeia laxa, Calypogeia tenax, Calypogeia leptoloma, Calypogeia rhombifolia, Calypogeia goebelii, Calypogeia bidentula, Calypogeia longifolia, Calypogeia azurea, Calypogeia granulata, Calypogeia annabonensis, Calypogeia miquelii, Calypogeia grandistipula, Calypogeia lunata, Calypogeia azorica, Calypogeia cordistipula, Calypogeia formosana, Calypogeia tosana, Calypogeia aeruginosa, Calypogeia angusta, Calypogeia asakawana, Calypogeia contracta, Calypogeia fujisana, Calypogeia japonica, Calypogeia nasuensis, Calypogeia obovata, Calypogeia lechleri, Calypogeia uncinulatula, Calypogeia densifolia, Calypogeia mascarenensis, Calypogeia microstipula, Calypogeia vietnamica, Calypogeia andicola, Calypogeia apiculata, Calypogeia ceylanica, Calypogeia cuspidata, Calypogeia decurrens, Calypogeia falcata, Calypogeia kamchatica, Calypogeia khasiana, Calypogeia latissima, Calypogeia lophocoleoides, Calypogeia marginella,