Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
pectiniformis
ID:
1200964

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spruce

Source:
tro

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Bot. Soc. Edinburgh 15: 501 1885

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001200302

Common Names

  • Syzygiella pectiniformis
  • Pectiniformis Moss
  • Pectinate Moss

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Description

Syzygiella pectiniformis (also called 'Pectiniform liverwort', among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Frullaniaceae family. It is found in Europe, North America, and Asia. It grows in moist, shady places, such as on rocks, logs, and soil.

Uses & Benefits

Syzygiella pectiniformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Syzygiella pectiniformis has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Syzygiella pectiniformis can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus. Cultivation is best done in a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is best to keep the soil slightly acidic and to avoid direct sunlight.

Where to Find Syzygiella pectiniformis

Syzygiella pectiniformis can be found in moist, shady habitats in Europe, North America, and Asia.

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.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35191052: Based on data supplied by Bryonames