Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
tenax
ID:
1201111

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spruce) Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 3: 396 1908

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001200449

Common Names

  • Calypogeia Tenax
  • Tenacious Calypogeia
  • Tenacious Calypogei

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Description

Calypogeia tenax (also called Calypogeia tenax, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It has a thalloid form, and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is native to the temperate regions of North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Calypogeia tenax is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calypogeia tenax is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calypogeia tenax can be propagated by spores or by division of the tufts. Cultivation of this species requires a moist, shady environment and a soil composed of peat and sand.

Where to Find Calypogeia tenax

Calypogeia tenax can be found in the mountains of New Zealand.

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: 35191260: Based on data supplied by Bryonames