Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pelliidae
Order:
Pallaviciniales
Genus:
Species:
succuba
ID:
1203988

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grolle

Source:
tro

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 60: 276. f. I–II 1986

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203326

Common Names

  • Seppeltia succuba
  • Succubous Seppeltia
  • Succubous Seppeltia Moss

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Description

Seppeltia succuba (also called the Succubous Seppeltia, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort. It is a small plant, typically growing to 1 cm in height, and is found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia and North America. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Seppeltia succuba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Seppeltia succuba has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Seppeltia succuba is a small, terrestrial liverwort that is native to South Africa. It is an easy plant to cultivate, and can be propagated by division. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a pot or in a terrarium. It is best to keep the soil moist but not wet, and to fertilize the plant occasionally with a diluted liquid fertilizer.

Where to Find Seppeltia succuba

Seppeltia succuba is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Species in the Seppeltia genus

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,

References

Riclef Grolle (1934-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grolle' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35202775: Based on data supplied by Bryonames