Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Pleuroziales
Genus:
Species:
johannis-winkleri
ID:
1198842

Status:
valid

Authors:
Herzog

Source:
tro

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Inst. Allg. Bot. Hamburg 7: 195. f. 1: e–k 1931

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198180

Common Names

  • Johannis-Winkler's Pleurozia
  • Johannis-Winkler's Liverwort
  • Johannis-Winkler's Moss

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Description

Pleurozia johannis-winkleri (also called Johannis-Winkler liverwort, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort found in the Americas. It has a thalloid growth form, with a flat and ribbon-like body. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, growing in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pleurozia johannis-winkleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pleurozia johannis-winkleri is a small, yellowish-green cup-shaped structure. The seed is a small, black, spore-like structure. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleurozia johannis-winkleri is a small, evergreen fern that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing, clump-forming plant with small, bright green fronds. It is easy to grow and propagate, and can be propagated from spores or by division. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and partial shade, and is drought tolerant once established. It is also suitable for growing in containers.

Where to Find Pleurozia johannis-winkleri

Pleurozia johannis-winkleri is native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It can be found in wet, shady habitats, such as bogs and fens.

References

Theodor Herzog (1880-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herzog' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35188030: Based on data supplied by Bryonames