Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.) Müll. Frib.
Source:
tro
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Lebermoose 202 1913
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196218
Common Names
- Cephaloziella turneri
- Turneri Cephaloziella
- Turneri Leafy Liverwort
Description
Cephaloziella turneri (also called Turner'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 turneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums, as well as for erosion control on slopes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cephaloziella turneri is small, yellow and star-shaped. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single, heart-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cephaloziella turneri 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 turneri
Cephaloziella turneri can be found in wet meadows and bogs in Europe, North America, and Asia.
Cephaloziella turneri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cephaloziella turneri?
Cephaloziella turneri
What type of plant is Cephaloziella turneri?
Moss
Where is Cephaloziella turneri found?
It is found in North America and Europe.
Species in the Cephaloziellaceae family
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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,