Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
pilifera
ID:
1209858

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steph.) R.M. Schust.

Source:
tro

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Nova Hedwigia 74: 482 2002

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209196



Common Names

  • Tetralophozia pilifera
  • Pilifera Liverwort
  • Pilifera Tetralophozia
  • Pilifera Leafy Liverwort


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Description

Tetralophozia pilifera (also called Tetralophozia pilifera, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Tetralophoziaceae. It is a small, yellowish-green plant with a thallus that is divided into two distinct parts. It is native to tropical regions of South America, and is found in moist habitats such as rainforests, swamps, and bogs.

Uses & Benefits

Tetralophozia pilifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a groundcover to control erosion and to reduce weed growth.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tetralophozia pilifera has small, white flowers and small, round seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Where to Find Tetralophozia pilifera

Tetralophozia pilifera is found in New Zealand.

Tetralophozia pilifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetralophozia pilifera?

Tetralophozia pilifera

What is the common name of Tetralophozia pilifera?

Pilifera

What is the habitat of Tetralophozia pilifera?

It is found in humid montane forests in Mexico and Central America

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,

References

Rudolf Mathias Schuster (1921-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Schust.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35210520: Based on data supplied by Bryonames