Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
omeiensis
ID:
1205719

Status:
valid

Authors:
P. Rao

Source:
tro

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 37: 53. f. 1–2, 5 2000

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001205057

Common Names

  • Cryphaea omeiensis
  • Omei Cryphaea
  • Omei Leafy Liverwort

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Uses & Benefits

Cryphaea omeiensis is used in traditional medicine for treating fever and malaria, as well as for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cryphaea omeiensis has small, yellow-green flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryphaea omeiensis is a species of liverwort that can be propagated by spores. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It is a slow-growing plant and requires regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Cryphaea omeiensis

Cryphaea omeiensis is native to China and can be found in moist forests.

Species in the Cryphaeaceae family

Cryphaea acuminata, Cryphaea apiculata, Cryphaea attenuata, Cryphaea brevipila, Cryphaea chlorophyllosa, Cryphaea consimilis, Cryphaea filiformis, Cryphaea furcinervis, Cryphaea glomerata, Cryphaea heteromalla, Cryphaea hygrophila, Cryphaea jamesonii, Cryphaea lorentziana, Cryphaea nervosa, Cryphaea obovatocarpa, Cryphaea orizabae, Cryphaea ovalifolia, Cryphaea parvula, Cryphaea patens, Cryphaea pilifera, Cryphaea protensa, Cryphaea raddiana, Cryphaea ragazzii, Cryphaea ramosa, Cryphaea rhacomitrioides, Cryphaea rutenbergii, Cryphaea tenella, Cryphaea clandestina, Cryphaea amurensis, Cryphaea songpanensis, Cryphaea lanceolata, Cryphaea omeiensis, Cryphaeophilum molle, Cyptodon dilatatus, Cyptodon fasciculatus, Cyptodon gracilis, Cyptodon muelleri, Cyptodontopsis leveillei, Dendrocryphaea latifolia, Dendrocryphaea cuspidata, Dendrocryphaea gorveana, Dendrocryphaea lechleri, Dendrocryphaea tasmanica, Dendrocryphaea crassinervis, Dendrocryphaea lamyana, Dendropogonella rufescens, Monocryphaea ravenelii, Pilotrichopsis dentata, Pilotrichopsis ferruginea, Pilotrichopsis robusta,

References

Pengcheng Rao (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Rao' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35205245: Based on data supplied by Bryonames