Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
minutum
ID:
1214198

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal. & Hampe) Matcham & O'Shea

Source:
tro

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 27: 132 2005

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213536

Common Names

  • Codonoblepharon minutum
  • Minutum Codonoblepharon
  • Minutum Liverwort

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Description

Codonoblepharon minutum (also called Minute 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 minutum 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 minutum 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

Cultivation and propagation of Codonoblepharon minutum is done through spores. Spores are spread by wind and water, and can be collected from the underside of the leaves. Propagation can also be done by division of the plant or by cuttings.

Where to Find Codonoblepharon minutum

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

Codonoblepharon minutum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Codonoblepharon minutum?

Codonoblepharon minutum

What type of plant is Codonoblepharon minutum?

Liverwort

Where is Codonoblepharon minutum 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

Georg Ernst Ludwig Hampe (1795-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hampe' in the authors string.
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' 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: 35216384: Based on data supplied by Bryonames