Status:
valid
Authors:
(S. Hatt. & Inoue) R.M. Schust.
Source:
tro
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. 40: 861 1995
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001200503
Common Names
- Eocalypogeia quelpartensis
- Quelpartensis Moss
- Quelpartensis Moss Plant
Description
Eocalypogeia quelpartensis (also called Qelpart eocalypogeia, among many other common names) is a species of moss that is found in North America. It is a small-sized moss, with stems that are up to 5 cm long and leaves that are up to 2 mm long. It is native to North America, where it is found in wetlands, bogs, and other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Eocalypogeia quelpartensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eocalypogeia quelpartensis has small, yellow-green flowers with six petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and green.
Where to Find Eocalypogeia quelpartensis
Eocalypogeia quelpartensis can be found in Korea, Japan, and China.
Species in the Eocalypogeia genus
Species in the Calypogeiaceae family
Calypogeia fissa,
Calypogeia integristipula,
Calypogeia muelleriana,
Calypogeia neesiana,
Calypogeia peruviana,
Calypogeia sphagnicola,
Calypogeia suecica,
Calypogeia subintegra,
Calypogeia laxa,
Calypogeia tenax,
Calypogeia leptoloma,
Calypogeia rhombifolia,
Calypogeia goebelii,
Calypogeia bidentula,
Calypogeia longifolia,
Calypogeia azurea,
Calypogeia granulata,
Calypogeia annabonensis,
Calypogeia miquelii,
Calypogeia grandistipula,
Calypogeia lunata,
Calypogeia azorica,
Calypogeia cordistipula,
Calypogeia formosana,
Calypogeia tosana,
Calypogeia aeruginosa,
Calypogeia angusta,
Calypogeia asakawana,
Calypogeia contracta,
Calypogeia fujisana,
Calypogeia japonica,
Calypogeia nasuensis,
Calypogeia obovata,
Calypogeia lechleri,
Calypogeia uncinulatula,
Calypogeia densifolia,
Calypogeia mascarenensis,
Calypogeia microstipula,
Calypogeia vietnamica,
Calypogeia andicola,
Calypogeia apiculata,
Calypogeia ceylanica,
Calypogeia cuspidata,
Calypogeia decurrens,
Calypogeia falcata,
Calypogeia kamchatica,
Calypogeia khasiana,
Calypogeia latissima,
Calypogeia lophocoleoides,
Calypogeia marginella,