Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Genus:
Species:
elongata
ID:
1199281

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bisch. ex Gottsche, Lindenb. & Nees

Source:
tro

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Syn. Hepat. 576 1846

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198619

Common Names

  • Targionia elongata
  • Elongated Targionia
  • Elongated Shieldmoss

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Description

Targionia elongata (also called Elongata Targionia, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a short stem and a single, erect, ovate leaf. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is typically found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Targionia elongata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It can also be used as a ground cover and helps to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Targionia elongata has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Targionia elongata is a species of moss native to the Mediterranean region. It is an evergreen, perennial plant that grows in a wide range of habitats, from dry, rocky soils to moist, shady areas. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown from spores or cuttings. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It is best to keep the soil moist and well-drained.

Where to Find Targionia elongata

Targionia elongata is native to South Africa.

References

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Gottlieb Wilhelm Bischoff (1797-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bisch.' in the authors string.
Johann Bernhard Wilhelm Lindenberg (1781-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindenb.' in the authors string.
Carl Moritz Gottsche (1808-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gottsche' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35188572: Based on data supplied by Bryonames