Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
goebelii
ID:
1202285

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schiffn.) Schiffn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Consp. Hepat. Arch. Ind. 244 1898

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201623

Common Names

  • Calypogeia goebelii
  • Goebel's Calypogeia
  • Calypogeia Moss

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Description

Calypogeia goebelii (also called Goebel's Calypogeia, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Calypogeiaceae. It is a small, yellow-green thallose liverwort with a thallus composed of a single layer of cells, and a single row of marginal underleaves. It is native to tropical Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Calypogeia goebelii has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used to treat skin diseases and as an astringent.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Calypogeia goebelii var. siamensis N. Kitag.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calypogeia goebelii has small, yellowish-green flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calypogeia goebelii is a small, evergreen, perennial plant that grows in moist, shady forests. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can tolerate full sun but will need more frequent watering in this situation.

Where to Find Calypogeia goebelii

Calypogeia goebelii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, 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,