Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
inflexispina
ID:
1207211

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. f. & Taylor) J.J. Engel

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 94: 436 1991

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206549

Common Names

  • Clasmatocolea inflexispina
  • Forked-vein Clasmatocolea
  • Forked-vein Liverwort

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Description

Clasmatocolea inflexispina (also called the Inflexed-Spined Clasmatocolea, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort found in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It is found in moist, shady habitats, often growing on rocks, tree trunks, and soil.

Uses & Benefits

Clasmatocolea inflexispina is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clasmatocolea inflexispina has small yellow flowers, with a single ovary and a single style. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clasmatocolea inflexispina is a small, perennial liverwort that is native to the Northern Hemisphere. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands, meadows, and bogs. Cultivation and propagation of this species is best done in a moist, shady environment with a pH of 5.5-6.5. Propagation is best done by division of the thalli or by spore sowing.

Where to Find Clasmatocolea inflexispina

Clasmatocolea inflexispina can be found in Europe, from the Netherlands to the Mediterranean region.

Clasmatocolea inflexispina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clasmatocolea inflexispina?

Clasmatocolea inflexispina

What is the common name of Clasmatocolea inflexispina?

Incurved-spine Clasmatocolea

What type of plant is Clasmatocolea inflexispina?

A liverwort

Species in the Clasmatocolea genus

Species in the Lophocoleaceae family

Chiloscyphus septatus, Chiloscyphus chinnarensis, Chiloscyphus pallescens, Chiloscyphus polyanthos, Chiloscyphus lepervanchei, Chiloscyphus kehdingianus, Chiloscyphus durus, Chiloscyphus hookeri, Chiloscyphus breviculus, Chiloscyphus rotundifolius, Chiloscyphus greenwelliae, Chiloscyphus kashyapii, Chiloscyphus subacuminatus, Chiloscyphus subsimilis, Chiloscyphus beesleyanus, Chiloscyphus kilauensis, Chiloscyphus koeppensis, Chiloscyphus bifidus, Chiloscyphus laceratus, Chiloscyphus lambertonii, Chiloscyphus latistipus, Chiloscyphus tridens, Chiloscyphus trigonifolius, Chiloscyphus brevistipulus, Chiloscyphus longifissus, Chiloscyphus confertifolius, Chiloscyphus cornutistipulus, Chiloscyphus parapilistipulus, Chiloscyphus ernstianus, Chiloscyphus etesseanus, Chiloscyphus francanus, Chiloscyphus propagulifer, Chiloscyphus quadricilius, Chiloscyphus graeffeanus, Chiloscyphus renauldii, Chiloscyphus scaberulus, Chiloscyphus acutus, Chiloscyphus similis, Chiloscyphus skottsbergianus, Clasmatocolea vermicularis, Clasmatocolea minutiretis, Clasmatocolea verrucosa, Clasmatocolea fulvella, Clasmatocolea rigens, Clasmatocolea trachypus, Clasmatocolea fasciculata, Clasmatocolea humilis, Clasmatocolea inflexispina, Clasmatocolea gayana, Clasmatocolea navistipula,

References

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Taylor (1775-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taylor' in the authors string.
John Jay Engel (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Engel' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35207186: Based on data supplied by Bryonames