Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
peguense
ID:
1197212

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Besch.) L.T. Ellis & A. Eddy

Source:
tro

Year:
1990

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196550

Common Names

  • Chameleion peguense
  • Peguense Chameleion
  • Peguense Liverwort

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Description

Chameleion peguense (also called Pegu liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort that is found in temperate regions of Southeast Asia. It typically grows in moist, shady areas such as damp woods, meadows, and streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Chameleion peguense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chameleion peguense has small, yellowish-green flowers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chameleion peguense 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 peguense

Chameleion peguense can be found in moist, shady areas 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

Émile Bescherelle (1828-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Besch.' 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: 35185618: Based on data supplied by Bryonames