Calypogeia kamchatica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kamchatica
ID:
1523449
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bakalin, A.V. Troitsky & Maltseva
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2022
Citation Micro:
Plants. 11(7, 983): 42. 2022
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000009497
Common Names
- Calypogeia kamchatica
- Kamchatica Calypogeia
- Kamchatica Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calypogeia kamchatica (also called Kamchatka Calypogeia, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort found in Kamchatka, Russia. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thallus that is up to 1 cm long and 0.2 cm wide. It is found in moist, shady places in Kamchatka, often growing on rocks or tree trunks.
Uses & Benefits
Calypogeia kamchatica has been used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calypogeia kamchatica has small, yellow-green flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calypogeia kamchatica is a small species of liverwort native to Siberia. It can be propagated by spore or by division of the thallus. It prefers moist, shady locations and can be grown in soil or on rocks. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can survive in temperatures as low as -20°C. It requires regular watering and should be kept moist but not wet. It can be fertilized with a balanced liquid fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Calypogeia kamchatica
Calypogeia kamchatica is native to Russia and can be found in areas with sandy soils.
Calypogeia kamchatica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calypogeia kamchatica?
Calypogeia kamchatica
What is the common name of Calypogeia kamchatica?
Kamchatka Calypogeia
Where is Calypogeia kamchatica found?
Calypogeia kamchatica is found in the Mediterranean region
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: 100527813: Based on data supplied by Bryonames