Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
elimbata
ID:
1212670

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hedenäs, Vanderp. & Goffinet

Source:
tro

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 241: 9 2003

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001212008

Common Names

  • Elimbata Vittia
  • Vittia Moss
  • Vittia Liverwort

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Description

Vittia elimbata (also called Vittia, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort that is found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a thin, flattened thallus that is covered in small, round, yellow-green gemmae. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and prefers damp, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Vittia elimbata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vittia elimbata has small, yellow flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Where to Find Vittia elimbata

Vittia elimbata is found in the Northern Hemisphere, in North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows on rocks, tree trunks, and soil in moist forests and other habitats.

Vittia elimbata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vittia elimbata?

Vittia elimbata

What is the common name of Vittia elimbata?

Elimbate Liverwort

What is the habitat of Vittia elimbata?

It is found on rocks, soil, and tree trunks in humid, shady habitats

Species in the Amblystegiaceae family

Tomentypnum nitens, Tomentypnum falcifolium, Tomentypnum involutum, Tomentypnum vittii, Amblystegium arvernense, Amblystegium glaziovii, Amblystegium serpens, Amblystegium sparsile, Amblystegium speirophyllum, Amblystegium subulatum, Amblystegium tenuifolium, Amblystegium chalaropelma, Amblystegium patenti-flexuosum, Amblystegium stricto-serpens, Amblystegium camisassae, Amblystegium calcareum, Amblystegium pseudosubtile, Anacamptodon africanus, Anacamptodon amblystegioides, Anacamptodon cubensis, Anacamptodon fortunei, Anacamptodon latidens, Anacamptodon splachnoides, Anacamptodon validinervis, Anacamptodon wattsii, Anacamptodon compactus, Anacamptodon marginatus, Anacamptodon minimus, Anacamptodon kamchaticus, Anacamptodon touwii, Bryostreimannia turgida, Campylium squarrosulum, Campylium amblystegioides, Campylium annamense, Campylium chrysophyllum, Campylium glaucocarpoides, Campylium insubricum, Campylium stellatum, Campylium zemliae, Campylium gollanii, Campylium longicuspis, Campylium laxifolium, Campylium protensum, Campylium bambergeri, Campylium hylocomioides, Conardia compacta, Cratoneuron filicinum, Cratoneuron curvicaule, Cratoneuropsis relaxa, Cratoneuropsis chilensis,

References

Alain Vanderpoorten (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vanderp.' in the authors string.
Lars Hedenäs (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedenäs' in the authors string.
Bernard Goffinet (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goffinet' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35214436: Based on data supplied by Bryonames