Calypogeia falcata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
falcata
ID:
1523436
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bischl.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Candollea. 18: 112. 1962
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000009488
Common Names
- Calypogeia falcata
- Falcata Calypogeia
- Falcata Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calypogeia falcata (also called Sickle 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 sickle-shaped thallus. It grows in damp, shady places, such as in forests, on rocks, and in crevices.
Uses & Benefits
Calypogeia falcata 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 falcata 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calypogeia falcata 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 falcata
Calypogeia falcata is native to Europe and can be found in areas with sandy soils.
Calypogeia falcata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calypogeia falcata?
Calypogeia falcata
What is the common name of Calypogeia falcata?
Sickle Calypogeia
What is the natural habitat of Calypogeia falcata?
It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open forests in Europe, Asia, and North 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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100455617: Based on data supplied by Bryonames