Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
purpurascens
ID:
1036855

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steph.) K. Feldberg, Váňa, Hentschel & Heinrichs

Source:
tro

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Cryptog. Bryol. 31(2): 145 2010

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001036193

Common Names

  • Syzygiella purpurascens
  • Purpurascens Syzygiella
  • Syzygiella

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Description

Syzygiella purpurascens (also called the Purple Leafy-Liverwort, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a flattened, leafy thallus that is typically 1-2 cm wide and 2-3 cm long. It is found in moist, shady places, often in coniferous forests. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia.

Uses & Benefits

Syzygiella purpurascens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in rock gardens. It is also used for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Syzygiella purpurascens are small and yellow, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a short, thin stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Syzygiella purpurascens can be propagated by division or by seed. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with a pH of 5.5-7.0. It is best to water regularly and keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Syzygiella purpurascens

Syzygiella purpurascens is native to New Zealand.

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

Jiří Váňa (1940-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Váňa' in the authors string.
Jörn Hentschel (b.1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hentschel' in the authors string.
Kathrin Feldberg: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Feldberg' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100357188: Based on data supplied by Bryonames