Status:
valid
Authors:
Jørg.
Source:
tro
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Bergens Mus. Skr. 16: 197 1934
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201953
Common Names
- Cephaloziella aspericaulis
- Aspericaulis Cephaloziella
- Aspericaulis Moss
Description
Cephaloziella aspericaulis (also called Cephaloziella, among many other common names) is a small, green liverwort with a thallose form. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and can be found in moist, shady environments such as forests and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Cephaloziella aspericaulis is used in traditional medicine for treating respiratory disorders, as a diuretic, and as an antiseptic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cephaloziella aspericaulis has small, yellow flowers. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
Where to Find Cephaloziella aspericaulis
Cephaloziella aspericaulis can be found in the Mediterranean region, in the Middle East, and in parts of North Africa.
Cephaloziella aspericaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cephaloziella aspericaulis?
Cephaloziella aspericaulis
What is the common name of Cephaloziella aspericaulis?
Rough-stemmed liverwort
What is the natural habitat of Cephaloziella aspericaulis?
It is found in moist, shady places, often in mossy areas.
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,