Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
mitteniana
ID:
1526035

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Colenso) L. Söderstr.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa. 112(1): 21. 2013

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000011480



Common Names

  • Cryptolophocolea Mitteniana
  • Mitten's Cup
  • Mitten's Fairy Cup


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Description

Cryptolophocolea mitteniana (also called the 'Fairy Cup', among many other common names) is a small, saprobic, cup-shaped liverwort. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is found in moist habitats, such as shaded areas of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptolophocolea mitteniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cryptolophocolea mitteniana var. obtusa (J.J. Engel) L. Söderstr.
Cryptolophocolea mitteniana var. symmetrica (J.J. Engel) L. Söderstr.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cryptolophocolea mitteniana is yellow and has a bell-shaped structure. The seeds are small, oval-shaped and black in color. The seedlings are small and thin with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptolophocolea mitteniana can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray.

Where to Find Cryptolophocolea mitteniana

Cryptolophocolea mitteniana is native to Colombia.

Cryptolophocolea mitteniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cryptolophocolea mitteniana?

Cryptolophocolea mitteniana

What is the common name of Cryptolophocolea mitteniana?

Cryptolophocolea

Where is Cryptolophocolea mitteniana found?

It is found in South America.

Species in the Cryptolophocolea genus

Cryptolophocolea aculeata, Cryptolophocolea chiloscyphoidea, Cryptolophocolea ciliolata, Cryptolophocolea compacta, Cryptolophocolea connata, Cryptolophocolea connatifolia, Cryptolophocolea costata, Cryptolophocolea edentata, Cryptolophocolea explanata, Cryptolophocolea fleischeri, Cryptolophocolea guadalupensis, Cryptolophocolea helmsiana, Cryptolophocolea leucophylla, Cryptolophocolea levieri, Cryptolophocolea lilliena, Cryptolophocolea martiana, Cryptolophocolea massalongoana, Cryptolophocolea mitteniana, Cryptolophocolea pallida, Cryptolophocolea pallidovirens, Cryptolophocolea proteus, Cryptolophocolea pycnophylla, Cryptolophocolea regularis, Cryptolophocolea spinifera, Cryptolophocolea stephanii, Cryptolophocolea subcostata, Cryptolophocolea subopposita, Cryptolophocolea thermarum, Cryptolophocolea trialata, Cryptolophocolea tricorata, Cryptolophocolea tuberculata, Cryptolophocolea whittieriana,

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,

References

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100389778: Based on data supplied by Bryonames