Tritomaria ferruginea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferruginea
ID:
1522932
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Grolle) Váňa
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa. 81(1): 24. 2013
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000009116
Common Names
- Rusty Tritomaria
- Rusty Fork-moss
- Rusty Fork-moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tritomaria ferruginea (also called 'Rusty Liverwort', among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort species with rusty-brown leaves. It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia, in moist, shady places such as woodlands, forests, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Tritomaria ferruginea is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tritomaria ferruginea has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tritomaria ferruginea can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be divided in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.
Where to Find Tritomaria ferruginea
Tritomaria ferruginea can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.
Tritomaria ferruginea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tritomaria ferruginea?
Tritomaria ferruginea
What are the common names of Tritomaria ferruginea?
Ferruginous Tritomaria
Where is Tritomaria ferruginea found?
The species is found in the southern United States, Mexico, and Central America
Species in the Tritomaria genus
Species in the Lophoziaceae family
Andrewsianthus bilobus, Andrewsianthus zantenii, Andrewsianthus koponenii, Andrewsianthus cavifolius, Andrewsianthus aberrans, Andrewsianthus perigonialis, Andrewsianthus hodgsoniae, Andrewsianthus scabrellus, Andrewsianthus sphenoloboides, Andrewsianthus bidens, Andrewsianthus carinatus, Andrewsianthus chimbuensis, Andrewsianthus kinabaluensis, Andrewsianthus marionensis, Andrewsianthus mizutanii, Andrewsianthus papillosus, Andrewsianthus puniceus, Andrewsianthus recurvifolius, Andrewsianthus sundaicus, Gerhildiella rossneriana, Heterogemma laxa, Heterogemma capitata, Lophozia pacifica, Lophozia ascendens, Lophozia guttulata, Lophozia latifolia, Lophozia ventricosa, Lophozia silvicola, Lophozia wenzelii, Lophozia laxepinnata, Lophozia serpens, Lophozia subdichotoma, Lophozia tenuicula, Lophozia longiflora, Lophozia silvicoloides, Lophozia ciliata, Lophozia savicziae, Lophozia lacerata, Lophozia pallida, Lophozia schusterana, Lophozia lantratoviae, Lophozia austrosibirica, Lophozia murmanica, Lophozia koreana, Lophozia obscura, Lophozia parciformis, Lophozia svalbardensis, Lophozia udarii, Lophozia fuscovirens, Lophozia indica,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100386509: Based on data supplied by Bryonames