Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
ramosa
ID:
1181824

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Cat. Musc. 19 1867

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001181162

Common Names

  • Ramosa Cryphaea
  • Ramosa Moss
  • Cryphaea Ramosa

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Description

Cryphaea ramosa (also called Branched Cryphaea, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort found in the tropical regions of the Americas. It has a bright green color with a thallus that is up to 1 cm in length and 0.3 cm in width. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Cryphaea ramosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in landscaping and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cryphaea ramosa is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryphaea ramosa is a species of moss that can be propagated by division or spore. It is a shade-loving plant that prefers moist, acidic soil and is best grown in partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or by spore in late summer. It is a slow-growing plant and can take several years to reach maturity.

Where to Find Cryphaea ramosa

Cryphaea ramosa can be found in the Mediterranean region.

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

William Wilson (1799-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilson' in the authors string.
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35158550: Based on data supplied by Bryonames