Status:
valid
Authors:
R.M. Schust.
Source:
tro
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Nova Hedwigia 63: 49. f. 11 1996
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201706
Common Names
- Cephaloziella exigua
- Exiguous Cephaloziella Moss
- Exiguous Cephaloziella Liverwort
Description
Cephaloziella exigua (also called Small Cephaloziella, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss with a slender stem and a single, erect leaf. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and can be found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cephaloziella exigua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to create a natural habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cephaloziella exigua is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong-shaped achene. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cephaloziella exigua is a species of moss that can be propagated by division or by spore. It prefers moist, acidic soils and can be grown in partial shade or full sun. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.
Where to Find Cephaloziella exigua
Cephaloziella exigua can be found in the tropical Andes of South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
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,