Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hedw.) B.H. Allen
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Memoirs of The New York Botanical Garden. 111: 436. 2014
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000019652
Common Names
- Calliergonella curvifolia
- Curvifolia Calliergonella
- Curvifolia Water-starwort
Description
Calliergonella curvifolia (also called Curved-Leaved Calliergonella, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in temperate regions of the world. It has a yellow-green color and is characterized by its erect growth habit. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Calliergonella curvifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to provide a natural habitat for beneficial insects and birds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calliergonella curvifolia is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calliergonella curvifolia is a small, evergreen, perennial fern native to the tropical and subtropical rainforests of Central and South America. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is by spores or division of the rhizome.
Where to Find Calliergonella curvifolia
Calliergonella curvifolia is native to the eastern United States, from New York to Florida.
Calliergonella curvifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calliergonella curvifolia?
Calliergonella curvifolia
What type of plant is Calliergonella curvifolia?
Moss
What is the typical habitat of Calliergonella curvifolia?
Moist, shady areas
Species in the Calliergonella genus
Species in the Pylaisiaceae family
Calohypnum sakuraii,
Calohypnum amabile,
Calohypnum macrogynum,
Calohypnum oldhamii,
Calohypnum plumiforme,
Calohypnum sikkimense,
Pylaisia buckii,
Pylaisia brevirostris,
Pylaisia brotheri,
Pylaisia condensata,
Pylaisia coreana,
Pylaisia curviramea,
Pylaisia extenta,
Pylaisia intricata,
Pylaisia nana,
Pylaisia obtusa,
Pylaisia polyantha,
Pylaisia selwynii,
Pylaisia subcircinata,
Pylaisia falcata,
Pylaisia cristata,
Pylaisia steerei,
Pylaisia levieri,
Pylaisia kunisawae,
Pylaisia speciosa,
Pylaisia pseudofertilis,
Pylaisia afoninae,
Pylaisia bezgodovii,
Pylaisia heteromalla,
Calliergonella cuspidata,
Calliergonella lindbergii,
Calliergonella curvifolia,
Homomallium adnatum,
Homomallium connexum,
Homomallium homalostegium,
Homomallium incurvatum,
Homomallium japonico-adnatum,
Homomallium mexicanum,
Homomallium plagiangium,
Homomallium simlaense,
Homomallium yuennanense,
Homomallium sharpii,
Homomallium gollanii,
Homomallium andoi,
Ptilium crista-castrensis,
Buckia vaucheri,
Roaldia dolomitica,
Roaldia revoluta,
Aquilonium adscendens,
Aquilonium plicatulum,