Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
gracillimum
ID:
1214196

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Broth. ex M. Fleisch.) Matcham & O'Shea

Source:
tro

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 27: 130 2005

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213534

Common Names

  • Codonoblepharon gracillimum
  • Gracillimum Codonoblepharon
  • Gracillimum Liverwort

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Description

Codonoblepharon gracillimum (also called Gracillimum Codonoblepharon, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort found in the tropical regions of South America. It is a small, light green plant with a thalloid body and small, rounded lobes. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in association with mosses and other liverworts.

Uses & Benefits

Codonoblepharon gracillimum has been used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an antiseptic. It has also been used as a food source and as a source of dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Codonoblepharon gracillimum has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in a single row. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Codonoblepharon gracillimum can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed.

Where to Find Codonoblepharon gracillimum

Codonoblepharon gracillimum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Asia.

Codonoblepharon gracillimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Codonoblepharon gracillimum?

Codonoblepharon gracillimum

What type of plant is Codonoblepharon gracillimum?

Liverwort

Where is Codonoblepharon gracillimum found?

Southeast Asia

Species in the Orthotrichaceae family

Cardotiella appendiculata, Cardotiella quinquefaria, Cardotiella renauldii, Cardotiella secunda, Cardotiella subappendiculata, Cardotiella elimbata, Ceuthotheca cryptocarpa, Desmotheca apiculata, Desmotheca brachiata, Florschuetziella steerei, Florschuetziella scaberrima, Groutiella tumidula, Groutiella chimborazensis, Groutiella apiculata, Groutiella husnotii, Groutiella macrorrhyncha, Groutiella mucronifolia, Groutiella subgoniorrhyncha, Groutiella thraustophylla, Groutiella tomentosa, Groutiella wagneriana, Groutiella obtusa, Groutiella maracaibensis, Groutiella reesei, Groutiella tuberculata, Leiomitrium plicatum, Leratia neocaledonica, Leratia obtusifolia, Leratia exigua, Macrocoma tenuis, Macrocoma orthotrichoides, Macrocoma abyssinica, Macrocoma brasiliensis, Macrocoma iwatsukii, Macrocoma frigida, Macrocoma gastonyi, Macrocoma lycopodioides, Macrocoma pulchella, Macromitrium chloromitrium, Macromitrium perreflexum, Macromitrium onraedtii, Macromitrium sharpii, Macromitrium lomasense, Macromitrium fusco-aureum, Macromitrium galipense, Macromitrium gigasporum, Macromitrium glabratum, Macromitrium globirameum, Macromitrium gracile, Macromitrium greenmanii,

References

Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
Max Fleischer (1861-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fleisch.' in the authors string.
Brian John O'Shea (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O'Shea' in the authors string.
Howard William Matcham (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Matcham' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35216381: Based on data supplied by Bryonames