Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
caledonicum
ID:
1526607

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steph.) S.D.F. Patzak, M.A.M. Renner, Schäf.-Verw. & Heinrichs

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Organisms, Diversity & Evolution. 16(3): 491. 2016

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000011957

Common Names

  • Chiastocaulon caledonicum
  • Caledonicum Whip
  • Caledonicum Algae

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Description

Chiastocaulon caledonicum (also called Caledonian Liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, green, thallose liverwort that grows in tufts or mats. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as wet rocks, tree bases, and soil.

Uses & Benefits

Chiastocaulon caledonicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It can also be used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chiastocaulon caledonicum has small yellowish-green flowers with a short calyx and a long corolla. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chiastocaulon caledonicum can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment, with a soil that is rich in organic matter. The plant should be kept moist, but not waterlogged. It is best to fertilize the plant regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Chiastocaulon caledonicum

Chiastocaulon caledonicum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Chiastocaulon caledonicum FAQ

What are the common names of Chiastocaulon caledonicum?

Caledonian Star Moss

What type of moss is Chiastocaulon caledonicum?

Star Moss

What is the scientific name of Chiastocaulon caledonicum?

Chiastocaulon caledonicum

Species in the Plagiochilaceae family

Chiastocaulon dendroides, Chiastocaulon biserialis, Chiastocaulon braunianum, Chiastocaulon caledonicum, Chiastocaulon combinatum, Chiastocaulon conjugatum, Chiastocaulon fasciculatum, Chiastocaulon fimbriatum, Chiastocaulon flamabilis, Chiastocaulon geminifolium, Chiastocaulon giulianettii, Chiastocaulon herzogii, Chiastocaulon mayebarae, Chiastocaulon oppositum, Chiastocaulon pachycephalum, Chiastocaulon proliferum, Chiastocaulon raetzelii, Chiastocaulon takakii, Chiastocaulon theriotianum, Dinckleria fruticella, Dinckleria pleurata, Dinckleria singularis, Pedinophyllopsis abdita, Pedinophyllum interruptum, Pedinophyllum truncatum, Pedinophyllum monoicum, Pedinophyllum autoicum, Plagiochila nudifolia, Plagiochila asplenioides, Plagiochila appalachiana, Plagiochila arctica, Plagiochila aspleniformis, Plagiochila austinii, Plagiochila caduciloba, Plagiochila columbiana, Plagiochila floridana, Plagiochila invisa, Plagiochila miradorensis, Plagiochila porelloides, Plagiochila semidecurrens, Plagiochila sullivantii, Plagiochila undata, Plagiochila virginica, Plagiochila adianthoides, Plagiochila aerea, Plagiochila breuteliana, Plagiochila bicuspidata, Plagiochila cuneata, Plagiochila connata, Plagiochila cucullata,

References

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100448522: Based on data supplied by Bryonames