Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
densifolia
ID:
1213080

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steph.) Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 3: 408 1908

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001212418

Common Names

  • Calypogeia densifolia
  • Densifolia Calypogeia
  • Densifolia Moss

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Description

Calypogeia densifolia (also called Dense-leaved Calypogeia, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Calypogeiaceae. It is found in the Northern Hemisphere, in Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in moist, shady places, such as in woods, on rocks, and in grassy meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Calypogeia densifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calypogeia densifolia has small, yellow flowers, with a single, small, yellow seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, small, yellow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calypogeia densifolia is a small, tufted liverwort that is relatively easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, shady environments and can be propagated through spores or division of the thallus. It can be grown in a variety of substrates, such as moss, soil, or a combination of the two.

Where to Find Calypogeia densifolia

Calypogeia densifolia can be found in the tropical forests of Central and 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,