Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
granulata
ID:
1204996

Status:
valid

Authors:
Inoue

Source:
tro

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 43: 468 1968

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204334

Common Names

  • Calypogeia granulata
  • Granulate Calypogeia
  • Granulate Calypogeia Moss

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Description

Calypogeia granulata (also called Calypogeia granulata, among many other common names) is a small liverwort species with a thallus that is typically 1–2 cm in length. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Calypogeia granulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calypogeia granulata has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single style. The seeds are small, black and globose. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calypogeia granulata is a small, moss-like liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. To propagate by division, carefully separate the plant into smaller pieces and replant in moist soil. To propagate by spore sowing, collect the spores and sprinkle them on moist soil. Keep the soil moist and in a shady area until the plants have established.

Where to Find Calypogeia granulata

Calypogeia granulata can be found 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

Hiroshi Inoue (1932-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Inoue' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35204181: Based on data supplied by Bryonames