Leiomitra elegans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
1210811
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lehm.) Hässel
Source:
tro
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Novon 12: 465. f. 1 2002
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001210149
Common Names
- Leiomitra elegans
- Elegans Leiomitra
- Leiomitra Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leiomitra elegans (also called Leiomitra elegans, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Leiomitriaceae family. It is a small, green, thallose liverwort with a creeping stem and a few branches. It is native to New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Leiomitra elegans is a species of liverwort that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It is also used as a food source for fish and other aquatic animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leiomitra elegans has small yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Leiomitra elegans is a small, perennial liverwort that can be propagated by spores or by division. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best grown in a pot or in a terrarium and should be kept moist but not wet. It can also be grown in a rock garden or in a moss garden.
Where to Find Leiomitra elegans
Leiomitra elegans can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.
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
Johann Georg Christian Lehmann (1792-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehm.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35211988: Based on data supplied by Bryonames