Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
bidentula
ID:
1203039

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F. Weber) Nees

Source:
tro

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Syn. Hepat. 199 1845

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202377

Common Names

  • Bidentula Calypogeia
  • Bidentula Liverwort
  • Two-toothed Calypogeia

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Description

Calypogeia bidentula (also called 'Two-toothed Calypogeia', among many other common names) is a small, leafy liverwort species that is native to the tropical regions of the Americas. It is found in humid, shady forests, often growing on the bark of trees or on rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Calypogeia bidentula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calypogeia bidentula has small, yellowish-green flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calypogeia bidentula is a small, evergreen liverwort that grows in moist, shady places. It can be propagated by division or by spores. It requires a moist, humus-rich soil and should be planted in a shady area. It can also be grown in containers, but should be kept moist at all times.

Where to Find Calypogeia bidentula

Calypogeia bidentula is native to South America.

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Friedrich Weber (1781-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Weber' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35201546: Based on data supplied by Bryonames