Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pelliidae
Order:
Fossombroniales
Species:
laxa
ID:
1196824

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindb. & Arnell

Source:
tro

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl., n.s. 23(5): 66 1889

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196162





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Description

Calycularia laxa (also called Lax Calycularia, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort found in North America and Europe. It has a bright green, glossy thallus with a lobed margin, and is often found in moist, shady habitats, such as in rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Calycularia laxa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calycularia laxa has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calycularia laxa can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shaded environment with plenty of organic matter in the soil.

Where to Find Calycularia laxa

Calycularia laxa can be found in Europe, North Africa, and Asia.

Species in the Calycularia genus

Species in the Calyculariaceae family

References

Johann Bernhard Wilhelm Lindenberg (1781-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindenb.' in the authors string.
Sigfrid Vilhelm Arnell (b.1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.Arnell' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35184874: Based on data supplied by Bryonames