Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
manca
ID:
1200663

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mont.) J.B. Jack & Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 32: 327 1893

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001200001

Common Names

  • Syzygiella manca
  • Manca Syzygiella
  • Manca Liverwort

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Description

Syzygiella manca (also called Mancas Syzygiella, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Syzygiellaceae family. It is found in the Andes Mountains of South America, growing in moist, shady places on rocks and tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Syzygiella manca is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and terrariums. It is also used as a food source for some animals, such as snails and fish.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Syzygiella manca has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Syzygiella manca is a terrestrial species that is propagated by spores. It is best cultivated in moist, shaded areas with plenty of organic matter in the soil. It can also be grown in a terrarium or other enclosed environment.

Where to Find Syzygiella manca

Syzygiella manca is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

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

Camille Montagne (1784-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mont.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35190651: Based on data supplied by Bryonames