Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
dominicensis
ID:
1206640

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spruce) Váňa

Source:
tro

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 118: 575. 1970

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001205978



Common Names

  • Kymatocalyx dominicensis
  • Dominican Kymatocalyx
  • Dominican liverwort


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Description

Kymatocalyx dominicensis (also called Dominican kymatocalyx, among many other common names) is a small moss with a creeping habit, native to Europe and North America. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Kymatocalyx dominicensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of fodder.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white, with four petals. Seed: Small, yellow-brown, with a smooth surface. Seedlings: Small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kymatocalyx dominicensis is a small, perennial liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. Propagation is done by spore sowing or division. Spore sowing is the most common method of propagation and is done by collecting the spores and sowing them on a suitable substrate. Division is done by carefully separating the plant into smaller sections and replanting them in moist, shady areas.

Where to Find Kymatocalyx dominicensis

Kymatocalyx dominicensis can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Species in the Cephaloziellaceae family

Allisoniella subbipartita, Allisoniella nigra, Allisoniella recurva, Allisoniella scottii, Allisoniella tasmanica, Amphicephalozia geisslerae, Amphicephalozia africana, Amphicephalozia amplexicaulis, Cephalojonesia incuba, Cephalomitrion aterrimum, Cephaloziella brinkmanii, Cephaloziella dentata, Cephaloziella divaricata, Cephaloziella elachista, Cephaloziella grimsulana, Cephaloziella hampeana, Cephaloziella integerrima, Cephaloziella massalongii, Cephaloziella patulifolia, Cephaloziella phyllacantha, Cephaloziella rappii, Cephaloziella rubella, Cephaloziella spinicaulis, Cephaloziella turneri, Cephaloziella uncinata, Cephaloziella spinigera, Cephaloziella subtilis, Cephaloziella arctogena, Cephaloziella longii, Cephaloziella microphylla, Cephaloziella aenigmatica, Cephaloziella muelleriana, Cephaloziella invisa, Cephaloziella grandiretis, Cephaloziella nothogena, Cephaloziella exigua, Cephaloziella pellucida, Cephaloziella breviperianthia, Cephaloziella aspericaulis, Cephaloziella elegans, Cephaloziella meghalayensis, Cephaloziella dentifolia, Cephaloziella obtusilobula, Cephaloziella mamillifera, Cephaloziella capensis, Cephaloziella natalensis, Cephaloziella tenuissima, Cephaloziella stellulifera, Cephaloziella heteroica, Cephaloziella exiliflora,

References

Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.
Jiří Váňa (1940-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Váňa' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35206410: Based on data supplied by Bryonames