Calypogeia rhombifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhombifolia
ID:
1201211
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Spruce) Steph.
Source:
tro
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 3: 399 1908
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001200549
Common Names
- Rhombifolia Calypogeia
- Rhombifolia Liverwort
- Rhombifolia-Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calypogeia rhombifolia (also called Rhombic-leaved Calypogeia, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Calypogeiaceae. It is found in the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in the understory of forests, in crevices of rocks, and on moist soil.
Uses & Benefits
Calypogeia rhombifolia is used as a decorative plant in terrariums and aquariums. It is also used as a food source for aquatic animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calypogeia rhombifolia is small and inconspicuous, with a yellowish-green color. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule. The seedlings have small, round leaves with a reddish-brown color.
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Calypogeia rhombifolia is a small, terrestrial liverwort that grows in damp, shady places. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile, nutrient-free medium. The thallus should be divided into small pieces and planted in a moist, nutrient-free medium.
Where to Find Calypogeia rhombifolia
Calypogeia rhombifolia is found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
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
Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35191385: Based on data supplied by Bryonames