Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
tro
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 1: 146 1899
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001205933
Common Names
- Exormotheca Welwitschii
- Welwitsch's Exormotheca
- Welwitsch's Exormotheca Moss
Description
Exormotheca welwitschii (also called Welwitsch's Exormotheca, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort found in Africa. It has a small, yellow-green thallus, which is divided into two distinct lobes. It is found in moist, shady habitats in Angola, Namibia, and South Africa.
Uses & Benefits
Exormotheca welwitschii has been used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Exormotheca welwitschii is a small, yellowish-green cup-shaped structure. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Exormotheca welwitschii can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils in part shade to full shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Exormotheca welwitschii
Exormotheca welwitschii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.
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,