Status:
valid
Authors:
(Taylor ex Carrington & Pearson) Croz.
Source:
tro
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 55: 289 1905
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204878
Common Names
- Cephaloziella stellulifera
- Stellulifera Cephaloziella
- Stellulifer Cephaloziella
Description
Cephaloziella stellulifera (also called Cephaloziella stellulifera, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is a small, green, thallose liverwort with a flat, creeping thallus. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and Africa, and is found in humid, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cephaloziella stellulifera is used in landscaping and ornamental gardening. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas and is known to be drought tolerant. It is also used to help control erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cephaloziella stellulifera has small, yellow-green flowers with three sepals and three petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cephaloziella stellulifera can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Cephaloziella stellulifera
Cephaloziella stellulifera can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Cephaloziella stellulifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cephaloziella stellulifera?
Cephaloziella stellulifera
What is the common name of Cephaloziella stellulifera?
Cephaloziella stellulifera
Where is Cephaloziella stellulifera found?
Cephaloziella stellulifera is found in Central America
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,