Status:
valid
Authors:
Douin
Source:
tro
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Bot. France 29: 62 1920
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196216
Common Names
- Cephaloziella spinicaulis
- Spinicaulis Cephaloziella
- Spinicaulis Leafy Liverwort
Description
Cephaloziella spinicaulis (also called Spiny 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 spinicaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums, as well as for erosion control on slopes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cephaloziella spinicaulis has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cephaloziella spinicaulis 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 spinicaulis
Cephaloziella spinicaulis can be found in wet meadows and bogs in Europe, North America, and Asia.
Cephaloziella spinicaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cephaloziella spinicaulis?
Cephaloziella spinicaulis
What type of plant is Cephaloziella spinicaulis?
Moss
Where is Cephaloziella spinicaulis 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,