Status:
valid
Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Broth. ex Sehnem
Source:
tro
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Pesquisas, Bot. 34: 90 1980
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042558
Common Names
- Neckeropsis persplendida
- Persplendid Neckera Moss
- Persplendid Neckera Liverwort
Description
Neckeropsis persplendida (also called Persplendida Neckeropsis, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous species that is found in the Yunnan province of China. It is characterized by its erect, simple, and branched stems and has a yellowish-green to greenish-brown color. It grows in humid, shady habitats, such as in forests, on rocks, and on tree trunks.
Uses & Benefits
Neckeropsis persplendida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Neckeropsis persplendida has small, white flowers with 6 petals and 6 stamens. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons, a short stem and two small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Neckeropsis persplendida is an evergreen fern native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated by spores or division of the rhizome. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in full sun if given sufficient water.
Where to Find Neckeropsis persplendida
Neckeropsis persplendida is native to Central and South America, and is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia.
Species in the Neckeropsis genus
Neckeropsis cyclophylla,
Neckeropsis persplendida,
Neckeropsis serrophila,
Neckeropsis darjeelingensis,
Neckeropsis gracilis,
Neckeropsis amazonica,
Neckeropsis andamana,
Neckeropsis boiviniana,
Neckeropsis crinita,
Neckeropsis disticha,
Neckeropsis exserta,
Neckeropsis fimbriata,
Neckeropsis foveolata,
Neckeropsis inundata,
Neckeropsis liliana,
Neckeropsis madecassa,
Neckeropsis nanodisticha,
Neckeropsis pabstiana,
Neckeropsis spurio-truncata,
Neckeropsis undulata,
Neckeropsis villae-ricae,
Neckeropsis beccariana,
Neckeropsis pocsii,
Neckeropsis formosica,
Species in the Neckeraceae family
Forsstroemia goughiana,
Forsstroemia yezoana,
Forsstroemia coronata,
Forsstroemia cryphaeoides,
Forsstroemia indica,
Forsstroemia japonica,
Forsstroemia neckeroides,
Forsstroemia producta,
Forsstroemia trichomitria,
Forsstroemia thomsonii,
Forsstroemia noguchii,
Forsstroemia lasioides,
Forsstroemia denigricans,
Forsstroemia fauriei,
Forsstroemia flexiramea,
Forsstroemia humilis,
Forsstroemia inopinata,
Forsstroemia konoi,
Forsstroemia pusilla,
Forsstroemia setschwanica,
Leptodon acuminatus,
Leptodon longisetus,
Leptodon pluvinii,
Leptodon smithii,
Leptodon fuciformis,
Leptodon corsicus,
Leptodon dillenii,
Leptodon remotifolius,
Taiwanobryum anacamptolepis,
Taiwanobryum crenulatum,
Taiwanobryum mucronatum,
Taiwanobryum guangdongense,
Taiwanobryum speciosum,
Taiwanobryum praetermissum,
Taiwanobryum serrulatifolium,
Taiwanobryum undulatifolium,
Taiwanobryum yunnanense,
Alleniella besseri,
Alleniella brownii,
Alleniella chilensis,
Alleniella complanata,
Alleniella hymenodonta,
Alleniella remota,
Alleniella scabridens,
Alleniella submacrocarpa,
Alleniella urnigera,
Alleniella andina,
Alleniella ehrenbergii,
Alleniella laevigata,
Alleniella obtusifolia,