Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
whittieriana
ID:
1526053

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Inoue & H.A. Mill.) L. Söderstr.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa. 112(1): 24. 2013

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000011495



Common Names

  • Cryptolophocolea Whittieriana
  • Whittier's Cup
  • Whittier's Fairy Cup


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Description

Cryptolophocolea whittieriana (also called 'Whittier's Cryptolophocolea', among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Plagiochilaceae. It is a terrestrial liverwort native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests, woodlands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptolophocolea whittieriana is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cryptolophocolea whittieriana is a small, yellow-green, cup-shaped structure with a short, curved, yellowish-green style. The seed is a small, yellow-brown, globose structure. The seedlings are small, pale green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptolophocolea whittieriana is a species of liverwort that can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It should be kept in a well-drained soil and watered regularly. It is not frost-tolerant and should be protected from cold temperatures.

Where to Find Cryptolophocolea whittieriana

Cryptolophocolea whittieriana can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Cryptolophocolea whittieriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cryptolophocolea whittieriana?

Cryptolophocolea whittieriana

What is the family of Cryptolophocolea whittieriana?

Mycenaceae

Where is Cryptolophocolea whittieriana found?

New Zealand

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: 100389791: Based on data supplied by Bryonames