Leiomitra capillata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capillata
ID:
1201664
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Acta Soc. Sci. Fenn. 10: 515 [Hep. Hibernia] 515 [Hep 1875
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201002
Common Names
- Leiomitra capillata
- Hairy Leiomitra
- Hairy Leafy Liverwort
Searching for Leiomitra capillata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leiomitra capillata (also called 'Hairy-leaved Leiomitra', among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, typically in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Leiomitra capillata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leiomitra capillata is a small, yellowish-green, cup-shaped structure. The seed is a small, black, shiny, globose structure. The seedlings are small, pale green, and have a single leaf.
Searching for Leiomitra capillata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leiomitra capillata can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus. It grows best in moist, shady environments with acidic soil. It prefers temperatures between 10-20°C and should be kept moist at all times.
Where to Find Leiomitra capillata
Leiomitra capillata can be found in the Mediterranean region, mainly in the western part of the Mediterranean Basin.
Species in the Leiomitra genus
Leiomitra flaccida, Leiomitra paraphyllina, Leiomitra tomentosa, Leiomitra lanata, Leiomitra mastigophoroides, Leiomitra smaragdina, Leiomitra hirticaulis, Leiomitra elegans, Leiomitra argentea, Leiomitra brevifissa, Leiomitra breviseta, Leiomitra capillata, Leiomitra elliottii, Leiomitra merrillana, Leiomitra patriciana, Leiomitra robusta, Leiomitra sprucei,
Species in the Trichocoleaceae family
Eotrichocolea polycantha, Eotrichocolea polyacantha, Eotrichocolea furukii, Leiomitra flaccida, Leiomitra paraphyllina, Leiomitra tomentosa, Leiomitra lanata, Leiomitra mastigophoroides, Leiomitra smaragdina, Leiomitra hirticaulis, Leiomitra elegans, Leiomitra argentea, Leiomitra brevifissa, Leiomitra breviseta, Leiomitra capillata, Leiomitra elliottii, Leiomitra merrillana, Leiomitra patriciana, Leiomitra robusta, Leiomitra sprucei, Trichocolea japonica, Trichocolea tomentella, Trichocolea udarii, Trichocolea filicaulis, Trichocolea gracillima, Trichocolea hatcheri, Trichocolea iriomotensis, Trichocolea magna, Trichocolea mollissima, Trichocolea pauciseta, Trichocolea pluma, Trichocolea rigida, Trichocolea rudimentaris,
References
Sextus Otto Lindberg (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindb.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35191949: Based on data supplied by Bryonames