Status:
valid
Authors:
(Broth.) Enroth
Source:
tro
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. 40: 145 1995
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001199257
Common Names
- Dendrocryphaea crassinervis
- Crassinervis Moss
- Dendrocryphaea Moss
Description
Dendrocryphaea crassinervis (also called Thick-nerve Dendrocryphaea, among many other common names) is a small, thick-nerve liverwort found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is typically found in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands, and prefers acidic soils. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrocryphaea crassinervis 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
Dendrocryphaea crassinervis has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small, green, and spongy.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dendrocryphaea crassinervis is a small, tufted liverwort native to North America. It is found in moist, shady places in forests and woodlands. It is easy to propagate from spores, and it can also be propagated from small pieces of the plant. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Dendrocryphaea crassinervis
Dendrocryphaea crassinervis is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Dendrocryphaea crassinervis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dendrocryphaea crassinervis?
Dendrocryphaea crassinervis
What is the common name of Dendrocryphaea crassinervis?
Thick-nerve liverwort
What type of habitat does Dendrocryphaea crassinervis prefer?
Dendrocryphaea crassinervis prefers moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and forests
Species in the Dendrocryphaea genus
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,