Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mitt.) L.T. Ellis & A. Eddy
Source:
tro
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Handb. Males. Mosses 2: 250 nd
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196549
Common Names
- Chameleion xanthophyllus
- Xanthophyllus Chameleion
- Xanthophyllus Liverwort
Description
Chameleion xanthophyllus (also called the Yellow-eyed grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. It can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Chameleion xanthophyllus 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 xanthophyllus has small, yellowish-green flowers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chameleion xanthophyllus 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 xanthophyllus
Chameleion xanthophyllus can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Species in the Chameleion genus
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,