Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
cryptocarpus
ID:
1197210

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dozy & Molk.) L.T. Ellis & A. Eddy

Source:
tro

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Handb. Males. Mosses 2: 250 nd

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196548



Common Names

  • Chameleion cryptocarpus
  • Cryptocarp Chameleion
  • Cryptocarp Liverwort


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Description

Chameleion cryptocarpus (also called the Dwarf chameleon, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. It can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Chameleion cryptocarpus is a species of liverwort that is often used as an ornamental plant in terrariums and aquariums. It is also used as a ground cover in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chameleion cryptocarpus has small, yellow flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed per flower. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chameleion cryptocarpus is a species of liverwort that can be propagated by spores. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be cultivated in a potting mix of sphagnum moss and perlite. It is best to keep the soil moist but not wet, and to avoid direct sunlight.

Where to Find Chameleion cryptocarpus

Chameleion cryptocarpus can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Species in the Calymperaceae family

Arthrocormus schimperi, Calymperes robinsonii, Calymperes rubiginosum, Calymperes aeruginosum, Calymperes afzelii, Calymperes beccarii, Calymperes boulayi, Calymperes couguiense, Calymperes crassinerve, Calymperes erosum, Calymperes fasciculatum, Calymperes graeffeanum, Calymperes guildingii, Calymperes guineense, Calymperes hispidum, Calymperes levyanum, Calymperes linearifolium, Calymperes lonchophyllum, Calymperes loucoubense, Calymperes mangalorense, Calymperes moluccense, Calymperes motleyi, Calymperes nanum, Calymperes nicaraguense, Calymperes othmeri, Calymperes palisotii, Calymperes pallidum, Calymperes pintasii, Calymperes platyloma, Calymperes porrectum, Calymperes pungens, Calymperes schmidtii, Calymperes serratum, Calymperes smithii, Calymperes strictifolium, Calymperes subintegrum, Calymperes subserratum, Calymperes tahitense, Calymperes tenerum, Calymperes thomeanum, Calymperes venezuelanum, Calymperes bartramii, Calymperes noakhalense, Calymperes mitrafugax, Calymperes boninense, Calymperes norkettii, Calymperes woodii, Calymperes serratioides, Exodictyon dentatum, Exodictyon incrassatum,

References

Julian(us) Hendrik Molkenboer (1816-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molk.' in the authors string.
Frans Dozy (1807-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dozy' in the authors string.
Alan Eddy (1937-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Eddy' in the authors string.
Len Thomas Ellis (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.T.Ellis' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35185616: Based on data supplied by Bryonames