Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kashyap) D.G. Long, Crand.-Stotl., L.L. Forrest & J.C. Villarreal
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa. 252(1): 79. 2016
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000017115
Description
Exormotheca brevipedunculata (also called Short-stalked exormotheca, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Marchantiaceae family. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thalloid growth form. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia, and it typically grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Exormotheca brevipedunculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and is drought tolerant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Exormotheca brevipedunculata has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Exormotheca brevipedunculata can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus. Spores can be collected from the underside of the thallus and sown on a moist surface. Division of the thallus can be done by cutting the thallus into small pieces and planting them in a moist surface. The pieces should be kept in a moist and shaded environment until new growth appears.
Where to Find Exormotheca brevipedunculata
Exormotheca brevipedunculata can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Exormotheca brevipedunculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Exormotheca brevipedunculata?
Exormotheca brevipedunculata
What is the common name of Exormotheca brevipedunculata?
Short-stalked liverwort
Where is Exormotheca brevipedunculata found?
Exormotheca brevipedunculata is found in Europe, North America, and Asia.
Species in the Exormotheca genus
Species in the Corsiniaceae family
Corsinia coriandrina,
Cronisia fimbriata,
Cronisia weddellii,
Exormotheca pustulosa,
Exormotheca bulbigena,
Exormotheca bischleri,
Exormotheca brevipedunculata,
Exormotheca ceylonensis,
Exormotheca gollanii,
Exormotheca holstii,
Exormotheca tuberifera,
Exormotheca welwitschii,