Status:
valid
Authors:
R.M. Schust. & Damsh.
Source:
tro
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 63: 327 1987
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203381
Common Names
- Mamillifera Leafy Liverwort
- Cephaloziella mamillifera
- Mamillifera Leafy Liver Moss
Description
Cephaloziella mamillifera (also called Cephaloziella mamillifera, among many other common names) is a small liverwort species found in tropical Africa. It has a thalloid growth form and is typically found growing on rocks, soil and tree trunks. It is native to Cameroon and other parts of tropical Africa.
Uses & Benefits
Cephaloziella mamillifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cephaloziella mamillifera has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. The seeds are round and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Where to Find Cephaloziella mamillifera
Cephaloziella mamillifera can be found in the British Isles, Scandinavia, and the Alps.
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,