Status:
valid
Authors:
S. Hatt. & Mizut.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Candollea. 23: 288. 1968
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000009480
Common Names
- Calypogeia ceylanica
- Ceylanica Calypogeia
- Ceylanica Moss
Description
Calypogeia ceylanica (also called Ceylonese Calypogeia, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Calypogeiaceae. It is found in the Mediterranean region, and is characterized by its light green, glossy, and Ceylonese thallus. It grows in damp, shady places, such as in forests, on rocks, and in crevices.
Uses & Benefits
Calypogeia ceylanica is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, headache, and stomach ache. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calypogeia ceylanica has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single stamen and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, long, slender stem with a single leaf at the top.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calypogeia ceylanica is a small, terrestrial species of liverwort native to Europe and North America. It is a low-growing plant that prefers moist, shady habitats. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. Division is best done in spring or early summer. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a cool, shady spot. The spores will germinate in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Calypogeia ceylanica
Calypogeia ceylanica is native to Sri Lanka and can be found in areas with sandy soils.
Calypogeia ceylanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calypogeia ceylanica?
Calypogeia ceylanica
What is the common name of Calypogeia ceylanica?
Ceylon Calypogeia
What is the natural habitat of Calypogeia ceylanica?
It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open forests in Sri Lanka
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,