Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
densiretis
ID:
1211248

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Herzog) Grolle

Source:
tro

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 28: 99 1965

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001210586



Common Names

  • Wettsteinia densiretis
  • Densiretis Wettsteinia
  • Wettsteinia Densiretis


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Description

Wettsteinia densiretis (also called Wettsteinia densiretis, among many other common names) is a small, delicate liverwort with a thallus that is only a few millimeters wide. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is most commonly found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Wettsteinia densiretis is a species of liverwort that is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wettsteinia densiretis has small, yellow flowers with four tepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wettsteinia densiretis is a small, evergreen, perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It is easy to grow in well-draining soil and prefers full sun. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. Divide the clumps into smaller sections and replant in the desired location.

Where to Find Wettsteinia densiretis

Wettsteinia densiretis can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Species in the Adelanthaceae family

Cuspidatula flaccida, Cuspidatula kirkii, Cuspidatula contracta, Cuspidatula monodon, Cuspidatula flexicaulis, Cuspidatula orbicularis, Cuspidatula robusta, Denotarisia linguifolia, Nothostrepta bifida, Nothostrepta longissima, Pisanoa chilensis, Protosyzygiella pseudoconnexa, Pseudomarsupidium decipiens, Pseudomarsupidium aureocinctum, Pseudomarsupidium borneense, Pseudomarsupidium piliferum, Syzygiella acinacifolia, Syzygiella nigrescens, Syzygiella paludosa, Syzygiella pseudocclusa, Syzygiella sonderi, Syzygiella spegazziniana, Syzygiella tasmanica, Syzygiella jacquinotii, Syzygiella autumnalis, Syzygiella colorata, Syzygiella elongella, Syzygiella nipponica, Syzygiella oenops, Syzygiella purpurascens, Syzygiella undata, Syzygiella anomala, Syzygiella manca, Syzygiella pectiniformis, Syzygiella perfoliata, Syzygiella setulosa, Syzygiella macrocalyx, Syzygiella campanulata, Syzygiella bilobata, Syzygiella concreta, Syzygiella securifolia, Syzygiella rubricaulis, Syzygiella subintegerrima, Syzygiella uleana, Syzygiella tonduzana, Syzygiella ovalifolia, Syzygiella eatonii, Syzygiella trigonifolia, Syzygiella burghardtii, Syzygiella ciliata,

References

Theodor Herzog (1880-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herzog' in the authors string.
Riclef Grolle (1934-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grolle' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35212495: Based on data supplied by Bryonames