Status:
valid
Authors:
(Taylor) Douin
Source:
tro
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 26: 280 1963
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206897
Common Names
- Cephaloziella Exiliflora
- Exiliflorous Cephaloziella
- Exiliflorous Leafy Liverwort
Description
Cephaloziella exiliflora (also called Jungermannia exiliflora, among many other common names) is a small, leafy liverwort that is native to South America. It is found in humid forests and moist mountain slopes, usually growing on rocks or tree trunks.
Uses & Benefits
Cephaloziella exiliflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Small, yellowish-green, with a short, curved beak. Seed: Tiny, round, black. Seedlings: Small, yellowish-green, with a short, curved beak.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cephaloziella exiliflora can be propagated through spores or by division of the thallus. Cultivation of this species is best done on a substrate of soil, sand, and peat moss. It should be kept in a shady area with high humidity and temperatures between 10-20°C.
Where to Find Cephaloziella exiliflora
Cephaloziella exiliflora can be found in the Andes Mountains.
Cephaloziella exiliflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cephaloziella exiliflora?
Cephaloziella exiliflora
What type of plant is Cephaloziella exiliflora?
A liverwort
Where is Cephaloziella exiliflora found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world
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,