Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunze ex Lehm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Nov. Stirp. Pug. 6: 18 1834
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198137
Common Names
- Cyathodium cavernarum
- Cavernarum Cyathodium
- Cavernarum Leafy Liverwort
Description
Cyathodium cavernarum (also called Cave False-Neuraea, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Metzgeriaceae. It is a small, thin, yellowish-green plant that grows in tufts. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cyathodium cavernarum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyathodium cavernarum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Where to Find Cyathodium cavernarum
Cyathodium cavernarum is found in the Mediterranean region.
Cyathodium cavernarum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyathodium cavernarum?
Cyathodium cavernarum
What is the common name of Cyathodium cavernarum?
Cavernous Cyathodium
What is the habitat of Cyathodium cavernarum?
It is found in moist, shady places in tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Cyathodium genus
Cyathodium cavernarum,
Cyathodium mehranum,
Cyathodium aureonitens,
Cyathodium indicum,
Cyathodium bischlerianum,
Cyathodium smaragdinum,
Cyathodium tuberculatum,
Cyathodium acrotrichum,
Cyathodium denticulatum,
Cyathodium foetidissimum,
Cyathodium spruceanum,
Cyathodium spurium,
Cyathodium steerei,
Cyathodium tuberosum,
Species in the Cyathodiaceae family
Cyathodium cavernarum,
Cyathodium mehranum,
Cyathodium aureonitens,
Cyathodium indicum,
Cyathodium bischlerianum,
Cyathodium smaragdinum,
Cyathodium tuberculatum,
Cyathodium acrotrichum,
Cyathodium denticulatum,
Cyathodium foetidissimum,
Cyathodium spruceanum,
Cyathodium spurium,
Cyathodium steerei,
Cyathodium tuberosum,