Calyptrochaeta boniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boniana
ID:
1199251
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Besch.) B.C. Tan & Z. Iwats.
Source:
tro
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 74: 338 1993
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198589
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calyptrochaeta boniana (also called Calyptrochaeta boniana, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Calyptrochaetaceae. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thallus composed of a single layer of cells. It is native to the United States, Mexico, and Central America, where it grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Calyptrochaeta boniana has been used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control, as well as for the production of biofuel and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calyptrochaeta boniana has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow, lanceolate leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calyptrochaeta boniana is a species of moss native to South America. It is an evergreen, perennial plant that grows in a wide range of habitats, from dry, rocky soils to moist, shady areas. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown from spores or cuttings. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It is best to keep the soil moist and well-drained.
Where to Find Calyptrochaeta boniana
Calyptrochaeta boniana can be found in South America.
Calyptrochaeta boniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calyptrochaeta boniana?
Calyptrochaeta boniana
What is the common name of Calyptrochaeta boniana?
Unknown
What is the habitat of Calyptrochaeta boniana?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
Species in the Calyptrochaeta genus
Calyptrochaeta subremotifolia, Calyptrochaeta marginata, Calyptrochaeta apiculata, Calyptrochaeta asplenioides, Calyptrochaeta enervis, Calyptrochaeta flexicollis, Calyptrochaeta grandiretis, Calyptrochaeta haitensis, Calyptrochaeta japonica, Calyptrochaeta leptoloma, Calyptrochaeta parviretis, Calyptrochaeta remotifolia, Calyptrochaeta rotundifolia, Calyptrochaeta cristata, Calyptrochaeta brownii, Calyptrochaeta setigera, Calyptrochaeta albescens, Calyptrochaeta deflexa, Calyptrochaeta nutans, Calyptrochaeta odontoloma, Calyptrochaeta isophylla, Calyptrochaeta microblasta, Calyptrochaeta ramosa, Calyptrochaeta boniana, Calyptrochaeta mollis, Calyptrochaeta otwayensis, Calyptrochaeta lucida, Calyptrochaeta perlimbata,
Species in the Daltoniaceae family
Achrophyllum anomalum, Achrophyllum crassirete, Achrophyllum haesselianum, Achrophyllum javense, Achrophyllum magellanicum, Achrophyllum tenuinerve, Achrophyllum dentatum, Achrophyllum quadrifarium, Adelothecium bogotense, Beeveria distichophylloides, Benitotania elimbata, Bryobrothera crenulata, Bryobrothera tambuyukonensis, Calyptrochaeta subremotifolia, Calyptrochaeta marginata, Calyptrochaeta apiculata, Calyptrochaeta asplenioides, Calyptrochaeta enervis, Calyptrochaeta flexicollis, Calyptrochaeta grandiretis, Calyptrochaeta haitensis, Calyptrochaeta japonica, Calyptrochaeta leptoloma, Calyptrochaeta parviretis, Calyptrochaeta remotifolia, Calyptrochaeta rotundifolia, Calyptrochaeta cristata, Calyptrochaeta brownii, Calyptrochaeta setigera, Calyptrochaeta albescens, Calyptrochaeta deflexa, Calyptrochaeta nutans, Calyptrochaeta odontoloma, Calyptrochaeta isophylla, Calyptrochaeta microblasta, Calyptrochaeta ramosa, Calyptrochaeta boniana, Calyptrochaeta mollis, Calyptrochaeta otwayensis, Calyptrochaeta lucida, Calyptrochaeta perlimbata, Crosbya nervosa, Crosbya straminea, Daltonia apiculata, Daltonia aristifolia, Daltonia baldwinii, Daltonia baumgartneri, Daltonia bilimbata, Daltonia brevipedunculata, Daltonia forsythii,
References
Émile Bescherelle (1828-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Besch.' in the authors string.
Benito Ching Tan (1946-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.C.Tan' in the authors string.
Zennosuke Iwatsuki (1929-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.Iwats.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35188538: Based on data supplied by Bryonames