Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
tro
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 6: 447 1924
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001205911
Common Names
- Calypogeia Annabonensis
- Annabon Calypogeia
- Annabon Calypogeia Moss
Description
Calypogeia annabonensis (also called 'Annabon Calypogeia', among many other common names) is a species of liverwort native to Africa. It is a small plant with round, lobed leaves. The stems are short and thin. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Calypogeia annabonensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calypogeia annabonensis is a small, yellowish-green cup-shaped structure. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Where to Find Calypogeia annabonensis
Calypogeia annabonensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.
Calypogeia annabonensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calypogeia annabonensis?
Calypogeia annabonensis
What is the common name of Calypogeia annabonensis?
Annabon Calypogeia
What is the habitat of Calypogeia annabonensis?
It is found in moist, shady habitats in the Andes of Ecuador.
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,