Status:
valid
Authors:
(Herzog) Grolle
Source:
tro
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Leop. 25: 69 1962
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001210352
Common Names
- Clasmatocolea crassiretis
- Crassiretis Clasmatocolea
- Thick-Leaved Clasmatocolea
Description
Clasmatocolea crassiretis (also called 'Thick-Leaved Clasmatocolea', among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Clasmatocoleaceae. It is a small, tufted moss with a yellowish green color. It is native to Europe, North America, and Asia and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Clasmatocolea crassiretis is used as a decorative plant in gardens and can also be used as a groundcover in areas with low foot traffic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Clasmatocolea crassiretis is small and inconspicuous, with a single perianth. The seed is a small, round, black, and glossy nutlet. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clasmatocolea crassiretis is a small, perennial, evergreen liverwort. It is found in moist, shady areas and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. Propagation is by spores or by division of the thallus. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division of the thallus can be done by carefully separating the lobes and replanting them in moist soil.
Where to Find Clasmatocolea crassiretis
Clasmatocolea crassiretis can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Clasmatocolea crassiretis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clasmatocolea crassiretis?
Clasmatocolea crassiretis
What is the common name of Clasmatocolea crassiretis?
Crassiretis Clasmatocolea
What type of plant is Clasmatocolea crassiretis?
Leafy liverwort
Species in the Clasmatocolea genus
Species in the Lophocoleaceae family
Chiloscyphus septatus,
Chiloscyphus chinnarensis,
Chiloscyphus pallescens,
Chiloscyphus polyanthos,
Chiloscyphus lepervanchei,
Chiloscyphus kehdingianus,
Chiloscyphus durus,
Chiloscyphus hookeri,
Chiloscyphus breviculus,
Chiloscyphus rotundifolius,
Chiloscyphus greenwelliae,
Chiloscyphus kashyapii,
Chiloscyphus subacuminatus,
Chiloscyphus subsimilis,
Chiloscyphus beesleyanus,
Chiloscyphus kilauensis,
Chiloscyphus koeppensis,
Chiloscyphus bifidus,
Chiloscyphus laceratus,
Chiloscyphus lambertonii,
Chiloscyphus latistipus,
Chiloscyphus tridens,
Chiloscyphus trigonifolius,
Chiloscyphus brevistipulus,
Chiloscyphus longifissus,
Chiloscyphus confertifolius,
Chiloscyphus cornutistipulus,
Chiloscyphus parapilistipulus,
Chiloscyphus ernstianus,
Chiloscyphus etesseanus,
Chiloscyphus francanus,
Chiloscyphus propagulifer,
Chiloscyphus quadricilius,
Chiloscyphus graeffeanus,
Chiloscyphus renauldii,
Chiloscyphus scaberulus,
Chiloscyphus acutus,
Chiloscyphus similis,
Chiloscyphus skottsbergianus,
Clasmatocolea vermicularis,
Clasmatocolea minutiretis,
Clasmatocolea verrucosa,
Clasmatocolea fulvella,
Clasmatocolea rigens,
Clasmatocolea trachypus,
Clasmatocolea fasciculata,
Clasmatocolea humilis,
Clasmatocolea inflexispina,
Clasmatocolea gayana,
Clasmatocolea navistipula,