Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
suecica
ID:
1196833

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Arnell & J. Perss.) Müll. Frib.

Source:
tro

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 17: 224 1904

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196171

Common Names

  • Calypogeia suecica
  • Swedish Calypogeia
  • Suedish Star Moss

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Description

Calypogeia suecica (also called Swedish Calypogeia, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort found in North America and Europe. It has a bright green, glossy thallus with a lobed margin, and is often found in moist, shady habitats, such as in rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Calypogeia suecica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Calypogeia suecica var. laxiretis Jørg.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calypogeia suecica has small, yellowish-green flowers with a five-lobed perianth. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are short and slender with a single, long-stalked leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calypogeia suecica can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shaded environment with plenty of organic matter in the soil.

Where to Find Calypogeia suecica

Calypogeia suecica can be found in Europe, North Africa, and 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

Hampus Wilhelm Arnell (1848-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arnell' in the authors string.
John Persson (1854-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Perss.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35184885: Based on data supplied by Bryonames