Cephalozia acuminata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
1522297
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Herzog) Váňa
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa. 112(1): 11. 2013
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000008649
Common Names
- Cephalozia acuminata
- Acuminate Cephalozia
- Cephalozia Acuminata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cephalozia acuminata (also called pointed bladderwort, among many other common names) is a small aquatic plant with a creeping stem and small leaves. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in shallow water or wet soil in marshes, ponds, and ditches.
Uses & Benefits
Cephalozia acuminata is a species of liverwort found in the tropical rainforests of South East Asia. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and its leaves are used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cephalozia acuminata has small, yellowish-green flowers, with a single anther and a single stigma. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cephalozia acuminata can be propagated by spores or by dividing the plant. It prefers a moist, humus-rich soil in a shady spot. It can be grown in a terrarium or in a pot with a lid to maintain humidity.
Where to Find Cephalozia acuminata
Cephalozia acuminata can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Cephalozia acuminata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cephalozia acuminata?
Cephalozia acuminata
What is the common name of Cephalozia acuminata?
Pointed Bladderwort
Where is Cephalozia acuminata found?
Northern Europe, North America, and Asia
Species in the Cephalozia genus
Cephalozia bicuspidata, Cephalozia lacinulata, Cephalozia macounii, Cephalozia crossii, Cephalozia hamatiloba, Cephalozia ambigua, Cephalozia darjeelingensis, Cephalozia badia, Cephalozia indica, Cephalozia pandei, Cephalozia kashyapii, Cephalozia chilensis, Cephalozia turgida, Cephalozia austrigena, Cephalozia schusteriana, Cephalozia pachygyna, Cephalozia mollusca, Cephalozia neesiana, Cephalozia nishimurae, Cephalozia parvifolia, Cephalozia physocaula, Cephalozia acuminata, Cephalozia acutiloba, Cephalozia albula, Cephalozia stolonacea, Cephalozia tricuspidata, Cephalozia trivialis, Cephalozia tubulata, Cephalozia veltenii, Cephalozia conchata, Cephalozia drucei, Cephalozia fuegiensis, Cephalozia kodaikanalensis, Cephalozia lucens, Cephalozia macgregorii, Cephalozia maxima,
Species in the Cephaloziaceae family
Alobiella husnotii, Alobiellopsis acroscyphus, Alobiellopsis dominicensis, Alobiellopsis parvifolius, Alobiellopsis heteromorphus, Alobiellopsis pillansii, Cephalozia bicuspidata, Cephalozia lacinulata, Cephalozia macounii, Cephalozia crossii, Cephalozia hamatiloba, Cephalozia ambigua, Cephalozia darjeelingensis, Cephalozia badia, Cephalozia indica, Cephalozia pandei, Cephalozia kashyapii, Cephalozia chilensis, Cephalozia turgida, Cephalozia austrigena, Cephalozia schusteriana, Cephalozia pachygyna, Cephalozia mollusca, Cephalozia neesiana, Cephalozia nishimurae, Cephalozia parvifolia, Cephalozia physocaula, Cephalozia acuminata, Cephalozia acutiloba, Cephalozia albula, Cephalozia stolonacea, Cephalozia tricuspidata, Cephalozia trivialis, Cephalozia tubulata, Cephalozia veltenii, Cephalozia conchata, Cephalozia drucei, Cephalozia fuegiensis, Cephalozia kodaikanalensis, Cephalozia lucens, Cephalozia macgregorii, Cephalozia maxima, Fuscocephaloziopsis subintegra, Fuscocephaloziopsis affinis, Fuscocephaloziopsis africana, Fuscocephaloziopsis albescens, Fuscocephaloziopsis baldwinii, Fuscocephaloziopsis catenulata, Fuscocephaloziopsis connivens, Fuscocephaloziopsis crassifolia,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100389742: Based on data supplied by Bryonames