Cryphaea amurensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amurensis
ID:
1199824
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ignatov
Source:
tro
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Arctoa 5: 69. f. 1–8 1995
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001199162
Common Names
- Cryphaea amurensis
- Amur Cryphaea
- Cryphaea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cryphaea amurensis (also called Amur Cryphaea, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Porellaceae. It is found in Asia, particularly in the Amur region. It prefers moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, and is found on soil, rocks, and tree trunks.
Uses & Benefits
Cryphaea amurensis is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cryphaea amurensis is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is a small, brown, three-angled nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cryphaea amurensis is a small, evergreen, perennial herb that grows in moist, shady places. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It can be grown in containers or in the ground in a well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. It prefers partial shade and regular watering.
Where to Find Cryphaea amurensis
Cryphaea amurensis is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Cryphaea amurensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cryphaea amurensis?
Cryphaea amurensis
What is the common name of Cryphaea amurensis?
None
What is the habitat of Cryphaea amurensis?
It is found in shallow water on rocks and stones
Species in the Cryphaea genus
Cryphaea acuminata, Cryphaea apiculata, Cryphaea attenuata, Cryphaea brevipila, Cryphaea chlorophyllosa, Cryphaea consimilis, Cryphaea filiformis, Cryphaea furcinervis, Cryphaea glomerata, Cryphaea heteromalla, Cryphaea hygrophila, Cryphaea jamesonii, Cryphaea lorentziana, Cryphaea nervosa, Cryphaea obovatocarpa, Cryphaea orizabae, Cryphaea ovalifolia, Cryphaea parvula, Cryphaea patens, Cryphaea pilifera, Cryphaea protensa, Cryphaea raddiana, Cryphaea ragazzii, Cryphaea ramosa, Cryphaea rhacomitrioides, Cryphaea rutenbergii, Cryphaea tenella, Cryphaea clandestina, Cryphaea amurensis, Cryphaea songpanensis, Cryphaea lanceolata, Cryphaea omeiensis,
Species in the Cryphaeaceae family
Cryphaea acuminata, Cryphaea apiculata, Cryphaea attenuata, Cryphaea brevipila, Cryphaea chlorophyllosa, Cryphaea consimilis, Cryphaea filiformis, Cryphaea furcinervis, Cryphaea glomerata, Cryphaea heteromalla, Cryphaea hygrophila, Cryphaea jamesonii, Cryphaea lorentziana, Cryphaea nervosa, Cryphaea obovatocarpa, Cryphaea orizabae, Cryphaea ovalifolia, Cryphaea parvula, Cryphaea patens, Cryphaea pilifera, Cryphaea protensa, Cryphaea raddiana, Cryphaea ragazzii, Cryphaea ramosa, Cryphaea rhacomitrioides, Cryphaea rutenbergii, Cryphaea tenella, Cryphaea clandestina, Cryphaea amurensis, Cryphaea songpanensis, Cryphaea lanceolata, Cryphaea omeiensis, Cryphaeophilum molle, Cyptodon dilatatus, Cyptodon fasciculatus, Cyptodon gracilis, Cyptodon muelleri, Cyptodontopsis leveillei, Dendrocryphaea latifolia, Dendrocryphaea cuspidata, Dendrocryphaea gorveana, Dendrocryphaea lechleri, Dendrocryphaea tasmanica, Dendrocryphaea crassinervis, Dendrocryphaea lamyana, Dendropogonella rufescens, Monocryphaea ravenelii, Pilotrichopsis dentata, Pilotrichopsis ferruginea, Pilotrichopsis robusta,
References
Mikhail Stanislavovich Ignatov (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ignatov' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35189608: Based on data supplied by Bryonames