Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
dentifolia
ID:
1203578

Status:
valid

Authors:
Udar & Ad. Kumar

Source:
tro

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Lindbergia 8: 30. f. 1 1982

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202916


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Description

Cephaloziella dentifolia (also called 'Tooth-leaved Liverwort' and 'Tooth-leaved Moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Cephaloziellaceae. It is a small, cushion-forming moss that grows in tufts. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cephaloziella dentifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cephaloziella dentifolia has small yellow-green flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and green with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cephaloziella dentifolia is a small, tufted liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spore or by division. To propagate by spore, collect the spores and spread them on the surface of a moist, sterile medium. To propagate by division, carefully separate the tufts and replant them in a moist, shady area.

Where to Find Cephaloziella dentifolia

Cephaloziella dentifolia is found in the tropical regions of South America.

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

Ram Udar (1926-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Udar' in the authors string.
Adarsh Kumar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ad.Kumar' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35202264: Based on data supplied by Bryonames