Calypogeia laxa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laxa
ID:
1199262
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gottsche & Lindenb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Syn. Hepat. 713 1847
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198600
Common Names
- Calypogeia laxa
- Laxa Calypogeia
- Laxa Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calypogeia laxa (also called Calypogeia laxa, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Calypogeiaceae. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thallus composed of a single layer of cells. It is native to the United States, Mexico, and Central America, where it grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Calypogeia laxa is used as a decorative plant in rock gardens and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calypogeia laxa is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, brown, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, green plants with small, white flowers.
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Calypogeia laxa can be propagated by spores, which are released from the sporophyte. The spores can be collected and sown on a suitable substrate, such as a peat-based compost. The spores should be kept moist and in a warm, shaded area until they germinate. Once the spores have germinated, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown on in a warm, humid environment. The plants should be kept moist and in a bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Calypogeia laxa
Calypogeia laxa can be found in Europe and North America.
Calypogeia laxa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calypogeia laxa?
Calypogeia laxa
What is the common name of Calypogeia laxa?
Unknown
What is the habitat of Calypogeia laxa?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
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
Johann Bernhard Wilhelm Lindenberg (1781-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindenb.' in the authors string.
Carl Moritz Gottsche (1808-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gottsche' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35188553: Based on data supplied by Bryonames