Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll. Frib.
Source:
tro
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 79: 78 1940
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198287
Common Names
- Targionia lorbeeriana
- Lorbeeriana Targionia
- Lorbeeriana Liverwort
Description
Targionia lorbeeriana (also called Targionia lorbeeriana, among many other common names) is a small liverwort species that is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is a cushion-forming species that grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Targionia lorbeeriana is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Targionia lorbeeriana has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Targionia lorbeeriana 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 Targionia lorbeeriana
Targionia lorbeeriana is native to the Mediterranean region.
Species in the Targionia genus
Species in the Targioniaceae family