Amphicephalozia africana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
africana
ID:
1215114
Status:
valid
Authors:
Váňa & M. Wigginton
Source:
tro
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 30: 55 2008
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214452
Common Names
- Amphicephalozia africana
- African Amphicephalozia
- Amphicephalozia Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Amphicephalozia africana (also called 'African Amphicephalozia', among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere, and is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It typically grows in moist, shady places, such as in forests, and on the banks of streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Amphicephalozia africana has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and as a soil conditioner for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Amphicephalozia africana has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, heart-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Amphicephalozia africana is a small, tufted moss native to Africa. It is easy to propagate and cultivate, and can be grown in a variety of soils and climates. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by sowing spores. It can also be grown from cuttings.
Where to Find Amphicephalozia africana
Amphicephalozia africana is found in tropical Africa.
Amphicephalozia africana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Amphicephalozia africana?
Amphicephalozia africana
What type of plant is Amphicephalozia africana?
A liverwort
Where is Amphicephalozia africana found?
Amphicephalozia africana is found in the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia
Species in the Amphicephalozia genus
Species in the Cephaloziellaceae family
Allisoniella subbipartita, Allisoniella nigra, Allisoniella recurva, Allisoniella scottii, Allisoniella tasmanica, Amphicephalozia geisslerae, Amphicephalozia africana, Amphicephalozia amplexicaulis, Cephalojonesia incuba, Cephalomitrion aterrimum, Cephaloziella brinkmanii, Cephaloziella dentata, Cephaloziella divaricata, Cephaloziella elachista, Cephaloziella grimsulana, Cephaloziella hampeana, Cephaloziella integerrima, Cephaloziella massalongii, Cephaloziella patulifolia, Cephaloziella phyllacantha, Cephaloziella rappii, Cephaloziella rubella, Cephaloziella spinicaulis, Cephaloziella turneri, Cephaloziella uncinata, Cephaloziella spinigera, Cephaloziella subtilis, Cephaloziella arctogena, Cephaloziella longii, Cephaloziella microphylla, Cephaloziella aenigmatica, Cephaloziella muelleriana, Cephaloziella invisa, Cephaloziella grandiretis, Cephaloziella nothogena, Cephaloziella exigua, Cephaloziella pellucida, Cephaloziella breviperianthia, Cephaloziella aspericaulis, Cephaloziella elegans, Cephaloziella meghalayensis, Cephaloziella dentifolia, Cephaloziella obtusilobula, Cephaloziella mamillifera, Cephaloziella capensis, Cephaloziella natalensis, Cephaloziella tenuissima, Cephaloziella stellulifera, Cephaloziella heteroica, Cephaloziella exiliflora,
References
Jiří Váňa (1940-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Váňa' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35217855: Based on data supplied by Bryonames