Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nees) Schiffn. ex Loeske
Source:
tro
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Moosfl. Harz. 92 1903
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196204
Common Names
- Cephaloziella hampeana
- Hampeana Cephaloziella
- Hampeana Leafy Liverwort
Description
Cephaloziella hampeana (also called Hampe's 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 hampeana 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 hampeana var. sibirica C.E.O. Jensen ex Arnell
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cephaloziella hampeana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cephaloziella hampeana 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 hampeana
Cephaloziella hampeana can be found in wet meadows and bogs in Europe, North America, and Asia.
Cephaloziella hampeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cephaloziella hampeana?
Cephaloziella hampeana
What type of plant is Cephaloziella hampeana?
Moss
Where is Cephaloziella hampeana 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,