Status:
valid
Authors:
(Arnell & J. Perss.) Ingham
Source:
tro
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Naturalist (Hull) 1904: 11 1904
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196764
Common Names
- Scapania calcicola
- Calcicole Scapania Moss
- Scapania Moss
Uses & Benefits
Scapania calcicola is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and terrariums. It is also used as a food source for fish and other aquatic animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scapania calcicola has small yellow-green flowers, and its seeds are small, dark brown and glossy. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scapania calcicola can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is the most common method of propagation. The plant can be divided into several smaller sections and planted in separate pots. Seeds can be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Scapania calcicola
Scapania calcicola can be found in moist, shady areas in Europe, North America, and Asia.
Scapania calcicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scapania calcicola?
Scapania calcicola
What is the natural habitat of Scapania calcicola?
Scapania calcicola is found in wet areas, such as bogs and fens.
What is the size of Scapania calcicola?
Scapania calcicola is a small plant, usually no more than 10 cm in height.
Species in the Scapaniaceae family
Diplophyllum albicans,
Diplophyllum andrewsii,
Diplophyllum apiculatum,
Diplophyllum obtusatum,
Diplophyllum obtusifolium,
Diplophyllum taxifolium,
Diplophyllum trollii,
Diplophyllum gemmiparum,
Diplophyllum angustifolium,
Diplophyllum incrassatum,
Diplophyllum novum,
Diplophyllum androgynum,
Diplophyllum serrulatum,
Diplophyllum andicolum,
Diplophyllum africanum,
Diplophyllum dioicum,
Diplophyllum exiguum,
Diplophyllum kinabaluense,
Diplophyllum nanum,
Diplophyllum purpurascens,
Diplophyllum recurvifolium,
Diplophyllum sibiricum,
Diplophyllum squarrosum,
Diplophyllum verrucosum,
Douinia ovata,
Douinia imbricata,
Douinia plicata,
Macrodiplophyllum flaccidum,
Macrodiplophyllum rubrum,
Pseudotritomaria heterophylla,
Saccobasis polita,
Saccobasis polymorpha,
Scapania aequiloba,
Scapania apiculata,
Scapania bolanderi,
Scapania brevicaulis,
Scapania calcicola,
Scapania carinthiaca,
Scapania compacta,
Scapania curta,
Scapania cuspiduligera,
Scapania glaucocephala,
Scapania gymnostomophila,
Scapania hyperborea,
Scapania irrigua,
Scapania kaurinii,
Scapania lingulata,
Scapania mucronata,
Scapania obcordata,
Scapania obscura,