Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steph.) Urmi
Source:
tro
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 12: 394 1983
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201963
Common Names
- Tetralophozia filiformis
- Filiformis Tetralophozia
- Filiformis Moss
Description
Tetralophozia filiformis (also called Tetralophozia, among many other common names) is a small, green liverwort with a thallose form. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and can be found in moist, shady environments such as forests and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Tetralophozia filiformis is used in traditional medicine for treating skin ailments and as a diuretic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tetralophozia filiformis has small, yellow flowers. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetralophozia filiformis can be propagated by division of the thallus or by sowing of spores. It is best grown in a moist, shady spot in the garden, or in a terrarium or bottle garden. It prefers a soil mix of equal parts of peat moss, sand, and soil. It should be kept moist, but not wet.
Where to Find Tetralophozia filiformis
Tetralophozia filiformis can be found in the Mediterranean region, in the Middle East, and in parts of North Africa.
Tetralophozia filiformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tetralophozia filiformis?
Tetralophozia filiformis
What is the common name of Tetralophozia filiformis?
Thread-like liverwort
What is the natural habitat of Tetralophozia filiformis?
It is found in moist, shady places, often in mossy areas.
Species in the Tetralophozia genus
Species in the Anastrophyllaceae family
Anastrepta orcadensis,
Anastrophyllum assimile,
Anastrophyllum donnianum,
Anastrophyllum michauxii,
Anastrophyllum auritum,
Anastrophyllum stellatum,
Anastrophyllum tubulosum,
Anastrophyllum piligerum,
Anastrophyllum ciliatum,
Anastrophyllum esenbeckii,
Anastrophyllum joergensenii,
Anastrophyllum nigrescens,
Anastrophyllum ellipticum,
Anastrophyllum squarrosum,
Anastrophyllum alpinum,
Anastrophyllum divergens,
Anastrophyllum fissum,
Anastrophyllum obtusum,
Barbilophozia barbata,
Barbilophozia hatcheri,
Barbilophozia lycopodioides,
Barbilophozia rubescens,
Barbilophozia sudetica,
Biantheridion undulifolium,
Chandonanthus squarrosus,
Crossocalyx hellerianus,
Crossocalyx tenuis,
Gymnocolea inflata,
Hamatostrepta concinna,
Hattoria yakushimensis,
Isopaches bicrenatus,
Isopaches decolorans,
Isopaches alboviridis,
Isopaches pumicicola,
Neoorthocaulis attenuatus,
Neoorthocaulis binsteadii,
Neoorthocaulis floerkei,
Neoorthocaulis hyperboreus,
Orthocaulis atlanticus,
Orthocaulis cavifolius,
Plicanthus giganteus,
Plicanthus hirtellus,
Plicanthus birmensis,
Plicanthus difficilis,
Schljakovia kunzeana,
Schljakovianthus quadrilobus,
Sphenolobopsis pearsonii,
Sphenolobus minutus,
Sphenolobus saxicola,
Sphenolobus austroamericanus,