Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
laminigera
ID:
1207996

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. f. & Taylor) A. Evans

Source:
tro

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 1: 141 1892

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207334

Common Names

  • Laminigera Leafy Liverwort
  • Schistochila Laminigera Liverwort
  • Laminigera Liverwort

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Description

Schistochila laminigera (also called 'Laminar Schistochila', among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort with a thallus that is divided into many small, lobed segments and laminar leaves. It is native to South Africa, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Schistochila laminigera is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schistochila laminigera has small yellow flowers, with a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a small root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schistochila laminigera can be cultivated in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is typically done through division of the plant or by sowing the seeds in spring.

Where to Find Schistochila laminigera

Schistochila laminigera is found in Europe, North Africa, and temperate regions of Asia.

Schistochila laminigera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schistochila laminigera?

Schistochila laminigera

What type of plant is Schistochila laminigera?

A liverwort

Where is Schistochila laminigera found?

It is found in Europe, Asia, and North America

Species in the Schistochila genus

Schistochila vitreocincta, Schistochila berggrenii, Schistochila childii, Schistochila isotachyphylla, Schistochila latiloba, Schistochila nivicola, Schistochila succulenta, Schistochila lamellata, Schistochila aligera, Schistochila blumei, Schistochila pellucida, Schistochila pluriciliata, Schistochila cunninghamii, Schistochila reflexistipula, Schistochila subhyalina, Schistochila subimmersa, Schistochila virescens, Schistochila undulatifolia, Schistochila nuda, Schistochila sphagnoides, Schistochila stratosa, Schistochila laminigera, Schistochila lehmanniana, Schistochila quadrifida, Schistochila reflexa, Schistochila splachnophylla, Schistochila leucophylla, Schistochila alata, Schistochila macrodonta, Schistochila acuminata, Schistochila caudata, Schistochila appendiculata, Schistochila glaucescens, Schistochila berteroana, Schistochila beccariana, Schistochila doriae, Schistochila reinwardtii, Schistochila sciurea, Schistochila yakushimensis, Schistochila minor, Schistochila piligera, Schistochila spegazziniana, Schistochila tasmanica, Schistochila trispiralis, Schistochila tuloides, Schistochila volans, Schistochila zantenii, Schistochila aequiloba, Schistochila altissima, Schistochila antara,

Species in the Schistochilaceae family

Schistochila vitreocincta, Schistochila berggrenii, Schistochila childii, Schistochila isotachyphylla, Schistochila latiloba, Schistochila nivicola, Schistochila succulenta, Schistochila lamellata, Schistochila aligera, Schistochila blumei, Schistochila pellucida, Schistochila pluriciliata, Schistochila cunninghamii, Schistochila reflexistipula, Schistochila subhyalina, Schistochila subimmersa, Schistochila virescens, Schistochila undulatifolia, Schistochila nuda, Schistochila sphagnoides, Schistochila stratosa, Schistochila laminigera, Schistochila lehmanniana, Schistochila quadrifida, Schistochila reflexa, Schistochila splachnophylla, Schistochila leucophylla, Schistochila alata, Schistochila macrodonta, Schistochila acuminata, Schistochila caudata, Schistochila appendiculata, Schistochila glaucescens, Schistochila berteroana, Schistochila beccariana, Schistochila doriae, Schistochila reinwardtii, Schistochila sciurea, Schistochila yakushimensis, Schistochila minor, Schistochila piligera, Schistochila spegazziniana, Schistochila tasmanica, Schistochila trispiralis, Schistochila tuloides, Schistochila volans, Schistochila zantenii, Schistochila aequiloba, Schistochila altissima, Schistochila antara,

References

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Taylor (1775-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taylor' in the authors string.
Alexander William Evans (1868-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Evans' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35208199: Based on data supplied by Bryonames