Balantiopsis crocea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crocea
ID:
1208493
Status:
valid
Authors:
Herzog
Source:
tro
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl., Abt. 2 60: 12 1939
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207831
Common Names
- Balantiopsis crocea
- Crocea Shieldmoss
- Crocea Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Balantiopsis crocea (also called Yellow Balantiopsis, among many other common names) is a yellowish-green liverwort with a creeping, branched thallus. It is native to Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands, and is typically found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Balantiopsis crocea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Balantiopsis crocea has small yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Balantiopsis crocea can be propagated by division or seed. To propagate by division, divide the clumps of plants in spring or autumn. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a pot filled with moist, well-draining soil in spring. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a warm, bright location. The seeds should germinate within 2-3 weeks. Transplant the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Balantiopsis crocea
Balantiopsis crocea is found in the Northern Hemisphere, mainly in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Balantiopsis crocea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Balantiopsis crocea?
Balantiopsis crocea
What is the common name of Balantiopsis crocea?
Yellow-green liverwort
What type of environment does Balantiopsis crocea prefer?
Moist, shady areas
Species in the Balantiopsis genus
Balantiopsis bisbifida, Balantiopsis montana, Balantiopsis splendens, Balantiopsis verrucosa, Balantiopsis tumida, Balantiopsis purpurata, Balantiopsis cancellata, Balantiopsis rosea, Balantiopsis paucidens, Balantiopsis neocaledonica, Balantiopsis diplophylla, Balantiopsis lingulata, Balantiopsis asymmetrica, Balantiopsis brasiliensis, Balantiopsis erinacea, Balantiopsis crocea, Balantiopsis convexiuscula, Balantiopsis ciliaris,
Species in the Balantiopsidaceae family
Acroscyphella iwatsukii, Acroscyphella phoenicorhiza, Acroscyphella tjiwideiensis, Balantiopsis bisbifida, Balantiopsis montana, Balantiopsis splendens, Balantiopsis verrucosa, Balantiopsis tumida, Balantiopsis purpurata, Balantiopsis cancellata, Balantiopsis rosea, Balantiopsis paucidens, Balantiopsis neocaledonica, Balantiopsis diplophylla, Balantiopsis lingulata, Balantiopsis asymmetrica, Balantiopsis brasiliensis, Balantiopsis erinacea, Balantiopsis crocea, Balantiopsis convexiuscula, Balantiopsis ciliaris, Eoisotachis stephanii, Eoisotachis nigella, Isotachis multiceps, Isotachis serrulata, Isotachis olivacea, Isotachis plicata, Isotachis intortifolia, Isotachis lopezii, Isotachis humectata, Isotachis grossidens, Isotachis japonica, Isotachis armata, Isotachis aubertii, Isotachis inflata, Isotachis erythrorhiza, Isotachis spegazziniana, Isotachis sprucei, Isotachis vexans, Isotachis westlandica, Isotachis boliviensis, Isotachis chinensis, Isotachis fragilis, Isotachis grandis, Isotachis hastatistipula, Isotachis hians, Isotachis indica, Isotachis lyallii, Isotachis minima, Isotachis montana,
References
Theodor Herzog (1880-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herzog' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35208735: Based on data supplied by Bryonames