Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
subintegra
ID:
1198222

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gottsche, Lindenb. & Nees) Bischl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Candollea 18: 75 1962

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001197560

Common Names

  • Calypogeia subintegra
  • Subintegral Calypogeia
  • Subintegral Quillwort

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Description

Calypogeia subintegra (also called False Golden Star, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green plant with a rosette of leaves. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Calypogeia subintegra is used as a ground cover in rock gardens, and is drought tolerant. It can also be used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Calypogeia subintegra var. dussiana (Steph.) Bischl.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calypogeia subintegra has small yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calypogeia subintegra can be propagated by division of the plant or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady habitats and is best grown in a potting mix that is rich in organic matter. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be kept moist, but not wet. It is best to water the plant in the morning to allow the leaves to dry before nightfall.

Where to Find Calypogeia subintegra

Calypogeia subintegra can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western 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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Hélène Bischler (1932-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bischl.' in the authors string.
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: 35187118: Based on data supplied by Bryonames