Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Species:
caledonica
ID:
1178202

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thér.

Source:
tro

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Int. Géogr. Bot. 18: 254 1908

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001177540

Common Names

  • Callicostella caledonica
  • Caledonian Callicostella
  • Caledonica Callicostella

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Uses & Benefits

Callicostella caledonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Callicostella caledonica is a small white or yellowish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate with a few leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callicostella caledonica can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Callicostella caledonica

Callicostella caledonica can be found in New Caledonia.

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Diatom

Species in the Pilotrichaceae family

Amblytropis hispidula, Amblytropis setosa, Actinodontium adscendens, Actinodontium dusenii, Actinodontium rhaphidostegum, Actinodontium sprucei, Actinodontium streptopogoneum, Actinodontium pygmaeum, Brymela angustiretis, Brymela complanata, Brymela crosbyi, Brymela laevinervis, Brymela tutezona, Brymela acuminata, Brymela cuspidata, Brymela fissidentoides, Brymela fluminensis, Brymela obtusifolia, Brymela parkeriana, Brymela rugulosa, Brymela websteri, Brymela cavifolia, Callicostella callicostelloides, Callicostella africana, Callicostella apophysata, Callicostella armata, Callicostella ascensionis, Callicostella attenuata, Callicostella beccariana, Callicostella belangeriana, Callicostella bernoullii, Callicostella bisexualis, Callicostella brevipes, Callicostella caledonica, Callicostella campbelliana, Callicostella chevalieri, Callicostella chionophylla, Callicostella chlorina, Callicostella chloroneura, Callicostella circinata, Callicostella constricta, Callicostella cruegeri, Callicostella daltoniaecarpa, Callicostella depressa, Callicostella disticha, Callicostella eberhardtiana, Callicostella emarginatula, Callicostella erosotruncata, Callicostella fallax, Callicostella fissidentella,

References

Irénée Thériot (1859-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thér.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35153211: Based on data supplied by Bryonames