Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
elegans
ID:
1202616

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Heeg) Schiffn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Lebermoose 128 1912

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201954

Common Names

  • Cephaloziella elegans
  • Elegans Cephaloziella
  • Elegans Moss

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Description

Cephaloziella elegans (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 elegans is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cephaloziella elegans has small, yellow flowers. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Where to Find Cephaloziella elegans

Cephaloziella elegans can be found in the Mediterranean region, in the Middle East, and in parts of North Africa.

Cephaloziella elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cephaloziella elegans?

Cephaloziella elegans

What is the common name of Cephaloziella elegans?

Elegant liverwort

What is the natural habitat of Cephaloziella elegans?

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,

References

Moritz Heeg (1848-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heeg' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35200929: Based on data supplied by Bryonames