Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
tosana
ID:
1208367

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steph.) Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 3: 410 1908

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207705

Common Names

  • Calypogeia tosana
  • Tosana Calypogeia
  • Calypogeia Moss

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Description

Calypogeia tosana (also called Tosana calypogeia, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort with a thallose growth form. It is native to the Caucasus region and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Calypogeia tosana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to create a natural habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calypogeia tosana is small and inconspicuous, with a single yellow anther. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf that is lanceolate in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calypogeia tosana is a small, terrestrial moss with a wide distribution in temperate regions. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and grasslands. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, as it spreads rapidly by spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by sowing spores.

Where to Find Calypogeia tosana

Calypogeia tosana is found in the Northern Hemisphere, mainly in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Calypogeia tosana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calypogeia tosana?

Calypogeia tosana

What is the common name of Calypogeia tosana?

Tosan Leafy Liverwort

What type of plant is Calypogeia tosana?

Liverwort

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,