Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Species:
welwitschii
ID:
1206595

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

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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.

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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.