Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
ravenelii
ID:
1208411

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Austin) P. Rao

Source:
tro

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Bryobrothera 7: 105 2001

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207749

Common Names

  • Monocryphaea ravenelii
  • Ravenel's Monocryphaea
  • Ravenel's Moss

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Description

Monocryphaea ravenelii (also called Ravenel's Monocryphaea, among many other common names) is a small, green liverwort with a thallus that is 1-2 mm wide. It is native to South Africa, and is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Monocryphaea ravenelii 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

Monocryphaea ravenelii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monocryphaea ravenelii is a small, tufted moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by division of the tufts or by spore sowing. It prefers a moist, shady environment and can be grown in a pot or in the ground.

Where to Find Monocryphaea ravenelii

Monocryphaea ravenelii can be found in the southeastern United States, including Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi.

Species in the Monocryphaea 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,

References

Coe Finch Austin (1831-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Austin' in the authors string.
Pengcheng Rao (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Rao' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35208644: Based on data supplied by Bryonames