Cryphaea protensa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
protensa
ID:
1181819
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bruch & Schimp. ex Müll. Hal.
Source:
tro
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 18: 680 1845
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001181157
Common Names
- Protensa Cryphaea
- Protensa Moss
- Cryphaea Protensa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cryphaea protensa (also called Protruding Cryphaea, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort found in the tropical regions of the Americas. It has a bright green color with a thallus that is up to 1 cm in length and 0.3 cm in width. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Cryphaea protensa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in landscaping and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cryphaea protensa is small and yellow, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cryphaea protensa is a species of moss that can be propagated by division or spore. It is a shade-loving plant that prefers moist, acidic soil and is best grown in partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or by spore in late summer. It is a slow-growing plant and can take several years to reach maturity.
Where to Find Cryphaea protensa
Cryphaea protensa can be found in the Mediterranean region.
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
Wilhelm Philippe Schimper (1808-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schimp.' in the authors string.
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Philipp Bruch (1781-1847): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bruch' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35158544: Based on data supplied by Bryonames