Species:
callicostelloides
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Herzog & Thér.) B.H. Allen
Source:
tro
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 117: 464 2010
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001039488
Common Names
- Callicostelloides Callicostella
- Callicostelloides Plant
- Callicostelloides Flower
Description
Callicostella callicostelloides (also called Callicostelloides Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Callicostella genus. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is typically found growing in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Callicostella callicostelloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Callicostella callicostelloides is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Callicostella callicostelloides is a tropical plant that prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil. It should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizome.
Where to Find Callicostella callicostelloides
Callicostella callicostelloides is found in the tropical regions of Central America, including parts of Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
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Callicostella chloroneura,
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Callicostella cruegeri,
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Callicostella depressa,
Callicostella disticha,
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Callicostella emarginatula,
Callicostella erosotruncata,
Callicostella fallax,
Callicostella fissidentella,