Calyptrochaeta otwayensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
otwayensis
ID:
1207059
Status:
valid
Authors:
Streimann
Source:
tro
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 88: 116. f. 9 2000
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206397
Common Names
- Calyptrochaeta otwayensis
- Otwayensis Calyptrochaeta
- Otwayensis Leafy Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calyptrochaeta otwayensis (also called Otway Star Moss, among many other common names) is a small, yellowish-green moss with a star-like shape. It is native to the southeastern United States, and is found in moist, shady areas such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Calyptrochaeta otwayensis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calyptrochaeta otwayensis is a small, yellowish-green cup-shaped structure. The seed is a small, black, round structure with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calyptrochaeta otwayensis is a small, tufted moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and should be kept in partial shade. It is best grown in a terrarium or in a container with a lid to maintain humidity.
Where to Find Calyptrochaeta otwayensis
Calyptrochaeta otwayensis can be found in the temperate forests of Australia.
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
Heinar Streimann (1938-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Streimann' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35206941: Based on data supplied by Bryonames