Calypogeia azurea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
azurea
ID:
1204342
Status:
valid
Authors:
Stotler & Crotz
Source:
tro
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Taxon 32: 74 1983
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203680
Common Names
- Azurea Calypogeia
- Azurea Liverwort
- Azurea Moss
Searching for Calypogeia azurea? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calypogeia azurea (also called Azure calypogeia, among many other common names) is a small, cushion-forming moss with a creeping habit. It is native to Europe, and grows in moist, shaded areas such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Calypogeia azurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calypogeia azurea has small, yellow-green flowers that are found in the axils of the leaves. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two, heart-shaped leaves.
Searching for Calypogeia azurea? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calypogeia azurea is a small, cushion-forming liverwort native to the humid forests of tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the thalli. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a terrarium or in a pot with a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Calypogeia azurea
Calypogeia azurea can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, North America, and Asia.
Calypogeia azurea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calypogeia azurea?
Calypogeia azurea
What is the common name of Calypogeia azurea?
Azure Calypogeia
What type of plant is Calypogeia azurea?
Liverwort
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,
References
Raymond Stotler (1940-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stotler' in the authors string.
Darrell Keith Crotz (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Crotz' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35203209: Based on data supplied by Bryonames