Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
tro
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 3: 409 1908
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198601
Common Names
- Calypogeia lophocoleoides
- Lophocoleoides Calypogeia
- Lophocoleoides Moss
Description
Calypogeia lophocoleoides (also called Calypogeia lophocoleoides, 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 lophocoleoides is used as a decorative plant in rock gardens and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calypogeia lophocoleoides is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, brown, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, green plants with small, yellow flowers.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calypogeia lophocoleoides 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 lophocoleoides
Calypogeia lophocoleoides can be found in Europe and North America.
Calypogeia lophocoleoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calypogeia lophocoleoides?
Calypogeia lophocoleoides
What is the common name of Calypogeia lophocoleoides?
Unknown
What is the habitat of Calypogeia lophocoleoides?
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,