Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
incuba
ID:
1207413

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grolle & Vanden Berghen

Source:
tro

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. Lichénol. 37: 764. pl. 1–2 1970

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206751

Common Names

  • Cephalojonesia incuba
  • Incuba Cephalojonesia
  • Cephalojonesia

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Description

Cephalojonesia incuba (also called Incubating Leafy Liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, leafy liverwort with a single, slender, branched stem. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere and is found in humid, shady habitats. It prefers habitats with plenty of moisture and is often found in forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cephalojonesia incuba has been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant to decorate gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cephalojonesia incuba sub. mexicana Burghardt, Gradst. & Váňa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cephalojonesia incuba has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single anther. The seeds are small, black, and globose. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cephalojonesia incuba can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes can be divided in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.

Where to Find Cephalojonesia incuba

Cephalojonesia incuba can be found in South America.

Species in the Cephalojonesia 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

Constant Vanden Berghen (1914-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vanden Berghen' in the authors string.
Riclef Grolle (1934-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grolle' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35207453: Based on data supplied by Bryonames