Calypogeia fissa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fissa
ID:
1196825
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Raddi
Source:
tro
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
Jungermanniogr. Etrusca 33 1818
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196163
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Calypogeia fissa (also called Fissid Calypogeia, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort found in North America and Europe. It has a bright green, glossy thallus with a lobed margin, and is often found in moist, shady habitats, such as in rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Calypogeia fissa is used as a decorative plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Calypogeia fissa var. paludosa (Warnst.) Damsh.Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calypogeia fissa has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calypogeia fissa can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shaded environment with plenty of organic matter in the soil.
Where to Find Calypogeia fissa
Calypogeia fissa can be found in Europe, North Africa, and Asia.
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
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Giuseppe Raddi (1770-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raddi' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35184875: Based on data supplied by Bryonames