Status:
valid
Authors:
(Austin) Steph.
Source:
tro
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Mém. Herb. Boissier 11: 9 1900
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001208334
Common Names
- Pallavicinia subciliata
- Pallavicinia
- Hairy liverwort
Description
Pallavicinia subciliata (also called Subciliate pallavicinia, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort with a flattened thallus. It is native to North America and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, streambanks, and wet rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Pallavicinia subciliata is used in traditional Chinese medicine and is believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pallavicinia subciliata has small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pallavicinia subciliata is a species of liverwort that can be propagated through spores or by division of the thallus. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by sowing spores on a moist, shady surface. The spores should be kept moist and the thallus should be divided every few years to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Pallavicinia subciliata
Pallavicinia subciliata is native to India, and can be found in the Himalayan regions of the country.
Pallavicinia subciliata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pallavicinia subciliata?
Pallavicinia subciliata
What type of plant is Pallavicinia subciliata?
A liverwort
Where is Pallavicinia subciliata found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Pallaviciniaceae family
Greeneothallus gemmiparus,
Jensenia spinosa,
Jensenia florschuetzii,
Jensenia difformis,
Jensenia connivens,
Jensenia decipiens,
Jensenia wallisii,
Jensenia crassifrons,
Pallavicinia camisassai,
Pallavicinia ambigua,
Pallavicinia baldwinii,
Pallavicinia bipinnata,
Pallavicinia cylindrica,
Pallavicinia himalayensis,
Pallavicinia hypandra,
Pallavicinia indica,
Pallavicinia levieri,
Pallavicinia lyellii,
Pallavicinia pseudolyellii,
Pallavicinia purpurea,
Pallavicinia ridleyi,
Pallavicinia rubristipa,
Pallavicinia subciliata,
Podomitrium phyllanthus,
Podomitrium malaccense,
Podomitrium marginatum,
Seppeltia succuba,
Symphyogyna aspera,
Symphyogyna brasiliensis,
Symphyogyna brongniartii,
Symphyogyna podophylla,
Symphyogyna sinuata,
Symphyogyna hymenophyllum,
Symphyogyna tenuinervis,
Symphyogyna rectidens,
Symphyogyna similis,
Symphyogyna hochstetteri,
Symphyogyna rhodina,
Symphyogyna leptothelia,
Symphyogyna apiculispina,
Symphyogyna atronervia,
Symphyogyna boliviensis,
Symphyogyna caduciloba,
Symphyogyna circinata,
Symphyogyna digitisquama,
Symphyogyna fuscovirens,
Symphyogyna ignambiensis,
Symphyogyna interrupta,
Symphyogyna irregularis,
Symphyogyna lacerosquama,