Status:
valid
Authors:
Horik.
Source:
tro
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
J. Sci. Hiroshima Univ., Ser. B, Div. 2, Bot. 2: 186. f. 28 1934
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207704
Common Names
- Calypogeia formosana
- Formosan Calypogeia
- Formosan Moonwort
Description
Calypogeia formosana (also called Formosan Calypogeia, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Calypogeiaceae. It is native to East Asia, where it is found in moist forests and grasslands. It is a small, tufted moss with a yellow-green color and ovate-lanceolate leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Calypogeia formosana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to create a natural habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calypogeia formosana is small and inconspicuous, with a single yellow anther. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf that is lanceolate in shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calypogeia formosana is a small, terrestrial moss with a wide distribution in temperate regions. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and grasslands. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, as it spreads rapidly by spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by sowing spores.
Where to Find Calypogeia formosana
Calypogeia formosana is found in the Northern Hemisphere, mainly in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Calypogeia formosana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calypogeia formosana?
Calypogeia formosana
What is the common name of Calypogeia formosana?
Formosan Leafy Liverwort
What type of plant is Calypogeia formosana?
Liverwort
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,