Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
kenyae
ID:
1206319

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Tosco & Piovano) O'Shea & Ochyra

Source:
tro

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Trop. Bryol. 18: 122 2000

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001205657



Common Names

  • Kindbergia kenyae
  • Kenyae Liverwort
  • Kenyae


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Description

Kindbergia kenyae (also called Kenyae-kindbergia, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Metzgeriaceae. It is found in Japan, Korea, and China. It grows in moist, shady places, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Kindbergia kenyae is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and terrariums, and its small size makes it a great choice for small spaces. It can also be used as a ground cover in gardens and as a food source for small animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Kindbergia kenyae is a small, white, star-shaped structure with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round structure with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kindbergia kenyae is a terrestrial moss that is found in moist, shady habitats. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus. When propagating by spores, the spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a shady, humid environment. When propagating by division, the thallus should be divided into small pieces and planted in a moist, shady environment.

Where to Find Kindbergia kenyae

Kindbergia kenyae can be found in Africa.

Species in the Brachytheciaceae family

Aerobryum speciosum, Aerobryum brevicuspis, Aerolindigia capillacea, Brachytheciastrum delicatulum, Brachytheciastrum collinum, Brachytheciastrum dieckei, Brachytheciastrum falcatulum, Brachytheciastrum kashmirense, Brachytheciastrum leibergii, Brachytheciastrum microcollinum, Brachytheciastrum paradoxum, Brachytheciastrum trachypodium, Brachytheciastrum velutinum, Brachytheciastrum fendleri, Brachytheciastrum olympicum, Brachytheciastrum leiopodium, Brachytheciastrum salicinum, Brachytheciastrum umbilicatum, Brachytheciella stolonifera, Brachythecium tortipilum, Brachythecium dahuricum, Brachythecium irinae, Brachythecium jacuticum, Brachythecium chakratense, Brachythecium garhwalense, Brachythecium acuminatum, Brachythecium afroglareosum, Brachythecium albicans, Brachythecium asperrimum, Brachythecium auriculatum, Brachythecium austroglareosum, Brachythecium austrosalebrosum, Brachythecium bellii, Brachythecium bodinieri, Brachythecium borgenii, Brachythecium brachycarpum, Brachythecium brachycladum, Brachythecium buchananii, Brachythecium calliergonoides, Brachythecium campestre, Brachythecium camptothecioides, Brachythecium campylothallum, Brachythecium caucasicum, Brachythecium cavifolium, Brachythecium chauvetii, Brachythecium chocayae, Brachythecium cirrosum, Brachythecium complanatum, Brachythecium comtifolium, Brachythecium conostomum,

References

Ryszard Ochyra (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ochyra' in the authors string.
Giovanni Piovano: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Piovano' in the authors string.
Uberto Tosco (1915-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tosco' in the authors string.
Brian John O'Shea (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O'Shea' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35206017: Based on data supplied by Bryonames