Syzygiella concreta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
concreta
ID:
1206703
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gottsche) Spruce
Source:
tro
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 14: 234 1876
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206041
Common Names
- Syzygiella concreta
- Syzygiella Moss
- Concreta Moss
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Syzygiella concreta (also called concrete syzygiella, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Metzgeriaceae. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Central and South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia. It grows on the ground in moist, shady areas, often in the understory of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Syzygiella concreta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Syzygiella concreta are small and yellow, with six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons.
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Syzygiella concreta is a small, terrestrial liverwort that can be propagated from spores or vegetative fragments. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a terrarium or in a potting mix with some sand and peat moss. It can also be grown outdoors in a shady, moist location. Propagation from spores is best done in the spring or early summer, while vegetative propagation can be done at any time of the year.
Where to Find Syzygiella concreta
Syzygiella concreta can be found in Cuba.
Syzygiella concreta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Syzygiella concreta?
Syzygiella concreta
What is the common name of Syzygiella concreta?
Concrete syzygiella
What is the habitat of Syzygiella concreta?
It is found in moist forests and wetlands in Central and South America
Species in the Syzygiella genus
Syzygiella acinacifolia, Syzygiella nigrescens, Syzygiella paludosa, Syzygiella pseudocclusa, Syzygiella sonderi, Syzygiella spegazziniana, Syzygiella tasmanica, Syzygiella jacquinotii, Syzygiella autumnalis, Syzygiella colorata, Syzygiella elongella, Syzygiella nipponica, Syzygiella oenops, Syzygiella purpurascens, Syzygiella undata, Syzygiella anomala, Syzygiella manca, Syzygiella pectiniformis, Syzygiella perfoliata, Syzygiella setulosa, Syzygiella macrocalyx, Syzygiella campanulata, Syzygiella bilobata, Syzygiella concreta, Syzygiella securifolia, Syzygiella rubricaulis, Syzygiella subintegerrima, Syzygiella uleana, Syzygiella tonduzana, Syzygiella ovalifolia, Syzygiella eatonii, Syzygiella trigonifolia, Syzygiella burghardtii, Syzygiella ciliata, Syzygiella contigua, Syzygiella renifolia, Syzygiella teres,
Species in the Adelanthaceae family
Cuspidatula flaccida, Cuspidatula kirkii, Cuspidatula contracta, Cuspidatula monodon, Cuspidatula flexicaulis, Cuspidatula orbicularis, Cuspidatula robusta, Denotarisia linguifolia, Nothostrepta bifida, Nothostrepta longissima, Pisanoa chilensis, Protosyzygiella pseudoconnexa, Pseudomarsupidium decipiens, Pseudomarsupidium aureocinctum, Pseudomarsupidium borneense, Pseudomarsupidium piliferum, Syzygiella acinacifolia, Syzygiella nigrescens, Syzygiella paludosa, Syzygiella pseudocclusa, Syzygiella sonderi, Syzygiella spegazziniana, Syzygiella tasmanica, Syzygiella jacquinotii, Syzygiella autumnalis, Syzygiella colorata, Syzygiella elongella, Syzygiella nipponica, Syzygiella oenops, Syzygiella purpurascens, Syzygiella undata, Syzygiella anomala, Syzygiella manca, Syzygiella pectiniformis, Syzygiella perfoliata, Syzygiella setulosa, Syzygiella macrocalyx, Syzygiella campanulata, Syzygiella bilobata, Syzygiella concreta, Syzygiella securifolia, Syzygiella rubricaulis, Syzygiella subintegerrima, Syzygiella uleana, Syzygiella tonduzana, Syzygiella ovalifolia, Syzygiella eatonii, Syzygiella trigonifolia, Syzygiella burghardtii, Syzygiella ciliata,
References
Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.
Carl Moritz Gottsche (1808-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gottsche' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35206477: Based on data supplied by Bryonames