Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
elachista
ID:
1196862

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.B. Jack ex Gottsche & Rabenh.) Schiffn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Deutsch. Naturwiss.-Med. Vereins Böhmen "Lotos" Prag 48: 338 1900

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196200

Common Names

  • Cephaloziella elachista
  • Elachista Cephaloziella
  • Elachista Leafy Liverwort

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Description

Cephaloziella elachista (also called Elachista liverwort, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is a small plant with a thalloid, greenish-brown body, and is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It typically grows in moist, shady places, such as woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cephaloziella elachista is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cephaloziella elachista var. spinophylla (C. Gao) C. Gao

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cephaloziella elachista has small, yellowish-green flowers with a five-lobed perianth. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are short and slender with a single, long-stalked leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cephaloziella elachista can be propagated by division of the plant or by spore sowing. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with temperatures between 10-20°C (50-68°F). The soil should be kept moist and should be well-draining.

Where to Find Cephaloziella elachista

Cephaloziella elachista can be found in wet meadows and bogs in Europe, North America, and Asia.

Cephaloziella elachista FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cephaloziella elachista?

Cephaloziella elachista

What type of plant is Cephaloziella elachista?

Moss

Where is Cephaloziella elachista found?

It is found in North America and Europe.

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

Joseph Bernard (Josef Bernhard) Jack (1818-1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.B.Jack' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35184945: Based on data supplied by Bryonames