Cephalozia austrigena - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
austrigena
ID:
1215040
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.M. Schust. ex J.J. Engel
Source:
tro
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Novon 17: 312 2007
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214378
Common Names
- Cephalozia austrigena
- Austrian Bladderwort
- Southern Bladderwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cephalozia austrigena (also called Austrigena Cephalozia, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, green, thalloid liverwort with a smooth, glossy surface. It grows in moist, shady, limestone habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cephalozia austrigena is a moss species that is used in horticulture as a ground cover or as a decorative element in terrariums and aquariums. It is also used in the construction of green roofs and walls.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cephalozia austrigena is small and inconspicuous. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cephalozia austrigena is a species of liverwort that is found in tropical regions of South America. It can be propagated through spores or vegetative means. It prefers moist, shady environments and can be grown in a potting mix of peat and perlite. It should be kept in a humid environment and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Cephalozia austrigena
Cephalozia austrigena can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Cephalozia austrigena FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cephalozia austrigena?
Cephalozia austrigena
What type of plant is Cephalozia austrigena?
A moss
Where is Cephalozia austrigena found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world
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
Rudolf Mathias Schuster (1921-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Schust.' in the authors string.
John Jay Engel (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Engel' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35217749: Based on data supplied by Bryonames