Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
capensis
ID:
1204149

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sim) S.W. Arnell

Source:
tro

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1952: 326 1952

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203487


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Description

Cephaloziella capensis (also called Cephaloziella capensis, among many other common names) is a small, yellowish-green liverwort with a thallose body. It is native to South Africa and is found in humid, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cephaloziella capensis is used as a soil conditioner and as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cephaloziella capensis has small yellow flowers with a single stamen. The seeds are small and black with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cephaloziella capensis is a small, evergreen, terrestrial liverwort that grows in moist, shady places. It can be propagated by spore dispersal or by division of the thallus. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile, nutrient-rich medium and kept in a cool, humid environment. Division of the thallus can be done by carefully separating the thallus into smaller pieces and replanting them in moist, nutrient-rich soil.

Where to Find Cephaloziella capensis

Cephaloziella capensis can be found in the Cape Floristic Region of South Africa.

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

Thomas Robertson Sim (1858-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sim' in the authors string.
Sigfrid Vilhelm Arnell (b.1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.Arnell' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35202960: Based on data supplied by Bryonames