Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Genus:
Species:
papillosa
ID:
1204876

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thér.) Goffinet

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Bryol. Twenty-first Cent. 154 1998

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204214

Common Names

  • Papillosa Matteria Moss
  • Papillosa Matteria
  • Matteria papillosa

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Description

Matteria papillosa (also called Papillose Matteria, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, on rocks, or in soil.

Uses & Benefits

Matteria papillosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its attractive foliage and low-growing habit make it a popular choice for ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Matteria papillosa is a small, yellow-green, 6-parted, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, yellow-brown capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, yellow-green, and have a single, upright leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Matteria papillosa can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers a moist, well-draining soil and bright, indirect light. It is best to water the plant when the soil is dry to the touch. Fertilize the plant every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Matteria papillosa

Matteria papillosa can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

Species in the Matteria genus

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

Irénée Thériot (1859-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thér.' in the authors string.
Bernard Goffinet (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goffinet' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35203970: Based on data supplied by Bryonames