Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
microstipula
ID:
1213273

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steph.) Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 3: 402

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001212611

Common Names

  • Calypogeia microstipula
  • Microstipula Moss
  • Microstipula Leafy Liverwort

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Description

Calypogeia microstipula (also called Calypogeia microstipula, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Metzgeriaceae. It is found in the tropical regions of the world and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Calypogeia microstipula is used as a decorative plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has a high drought tolerance and can be used to reduce soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calypogeia microstipula has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, rounded leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calypogeia microstipula can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation is best done in a moist environment with plenty of light. The soil should be rich in organic matter and well-draining.

Where to Find Calypogeia microstipula

Calypogeia microstipula can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, and Madagascar.

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,