Cryptogonium redfearnii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
redfearnii
ID:
1537825
Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.C. Tan & P.J. Lin) S.H. Lin
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
BryoString. 5: 19. 2017
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000020089
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cryptogonium redfearnii (also called 'Redfearn's Cryptogonium', among many other common names) is a small, green, leafy liverwort found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as on the banks of streams, in wet meadows, and in moist woods.
Uses & Benefits
Cryptogonium redfearnii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cryptogonium redfearnii is small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cryptogonium redfearnii can be propagated by spores and is best grown in moist, well-drained soil with good air circulation. It prefers partial shade but can tolerate full sun.
Where to Find Cryptogonium redfearnii
Cryptogonium redfearnii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Cryptogonium redfearnii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cryptogonium redfearnii?
Cryptogonium redfearnii
What is the common name of Cryptogonium redfearnii?
Cryptogonium
What is the family of Cryptogonium redfearnii?
Pottiaceae
Species in the Cryptogonium genus
Species in the Pterobryaceae family
Calyptothecium acostatum, Calyptothecium prainii, Calyptothecium acutum, Calyptothecium bescherellei, Calyptothecium burmense, Calyptothecium duplicatum, Calyptothecium extensum, Calyptothecium hookeri, Calyptothecium nitidum, Calyptothecium oxyphyllum, Calyptothecium pinnatum, Calyptothecium ramosii, Calyptothecium recurvulum, Calyptothecium subacutum, Calyptothecium subhumile, Calyptothecium symphysodontoides, Calyptothecium urvilleanum, Calyptothecium wightii, Calyptothecium auriculatum, Calyptothecium integrifolium, Calyptothecium compressum, Calyptothecium pterobryoides, Calyptothecium squarrosulum, Calyptothecium phyllogonioides, Calyptothecium philippinense, Henicodium geniculatum, Hildebrandtiella cuspidans, Hildebrandtiella endotrichelloides, Hildebrandtiella longiseta, Hildebrandtiella phleoides, Jaegerina formosa, Jaegerina guatemalensis, Jaegerina luzonensis, Jaegerina plicata, Jaegerina robillardii, Jaegerina scariosa, Jaegerina solitaria, Jaegerina stolonifera, Jaegerina retrosquarrosa, Micralsopsis complanata, Muellerobryum whiteleggei, Neolindbergia deningeri, Neolindbergia rigida, Neolindbergia robusta, Neolindbergia rugosa, Neolindbergia vitiensis, Neolindbergia cladomnioides, Neolindbergia veloirae, Orthorrhynchidium planifrons, Orthostichopsis fornicata,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100472376: Based on data supplied by Bryonames