Cryphaea ragazzii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ragazzii
ID:
1181823
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Brizi) Broth. ex Cufod.
Source:
tro
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. I(3): 915 1907
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001181161
Common Names
- Ragazzii Cryphaea
- Ragazzii Moss
- Cryphaea Ragazzii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cryphaea ragazzii (also called Ragazzi's 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 ragazzii 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 ragazzii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cryphaea ragazzii 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 ragazzii
Cryphaea ragazzii 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
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
Ugo Brizi (1868-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brizi' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35158549: Based on data supplied by Bryonames