Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pelliidae
Order:
Pallaviciniales
Species:
volkensii
ID:
1532428

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steph.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Mémoires de l'Herbier Boissier. 11: 35. 1900

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000016770

Common Names

  • Symphyogyna volkensii
  • Volkens' Symphyogyna
  • Volkens' Moss

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Description

Symphyogyna volkensii (also called Volkens' Symphyogyna, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in moist, shady areas such as woods and bogs. It has a thallus that is green and divided into lobes, and its leaves are arranged in two rows.

Uses & Benefits

Symphyogyna volkensii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. Its leaves are used as a natural fertilizer for other plants and its flowers can be used to make a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Symphyogyna volkensii is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are short and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symphyogyna volkensii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Symphyogyna volkensii

Symphyogyna volkensii is native to tropical Africa.

Symphyogyna volkensii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symphyogyna volkensii?

Symphyogyna volkensii

What is the common name of Symphyogyna volkensii?

Volkens' Symphyogyna

Where is Symphyogyna volkensii native to?

Tropical America

Species in the Symphyogyna genus

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, Symphyogyna lindmanii, Symphyogyna luetzelburgii, Symphyogyna marginata, Symphyogyna mexicana, Symphyogyna multiflora, Symphyogyna paucidens, Symphyogyna purpureolimbata, Symphyogyna rubescens, Symphyogyna rubritincta, Symphyogyna semiinvolucrata, Symphyogyna subsimplex, Symphyogyna trivitatta, Symphyogyna ulvoides, Symphyogyna undulata, Symphyogyna volkensii,

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

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100401395: Based on data supplied by Bryonames