Calomnion brownseyi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Rhizogoniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brownseyi
ID:
1200139
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vitt & H.A. Mill.
Source:
tro
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Bryologist 98: 346. f. 44–47 1995
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001199477
Common Names
- Calomnion Brownseyi
- Brownseyi Calomnion
- Brownseyi Calomnion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calomnion brownseyi (also called Brownsey's Calomnion, among many other common names) is a small, leafy liverwort found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a light green, cushion-forming plant with obtuse leaves and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests, woodlands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Calomnion brownseyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calomnion brownseyi has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. The seeds are round and brown in color. The seedlings have a single, heart-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calomnion brownseyi is a small, tuft-forming moss that is native to New Zealand. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, as it prefers moist, shady conditions and can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in a partially shaded area.
Where to Find Calomnion brownseyi
Calomnion brownseyi can be found in New Zealand.
Calomnion brownseyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calomnion brownseyi?
Calomnion brownseyi
What is the common name of Calomnion brownseyi?
Brownsey's Calomnion
What type of plant is Calomnion brownseyi?
Leafy liverwort
Species in the Calomnion genus
Species in the Calomniaceae family
Calomnion complanatum, Calomnion denticulatum, Calomnion schistostegiellum, Calomnion melanesicum, Calomnion milleri, Calomnion ceramense, Calomnion iwatsukii, Calomnion lillianiae, Calomnion brownseyi, Cryptopodium bartramioides, Pyrrhobryum novae-caledoniae, Pyrrhobryum latifolium, Pyrrhobryum pungens, Pyrrhobryum setosum, Pyrrhobryum spiniforme, Pyrrhobryum dozyanum, Pyrrhobryum mauritianum, Pyrrhobryum medium, Pyrrhobryum paramattense,
References
Harvey Alfred Miller (1928-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Mill.' in the authors string.
Dale Hadley Vitt (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vitt' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35189984: Based on data supplied by Bryonames