Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
badia
ID:
1207662

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gottsche) Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier, sér. 2, 8: 483 1908

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207000



Common Names

  • Cephalozia badia
  • Bad's Cephalozia
  • Badia Cephalozia


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Description

Cephalozia badia (also called Badia Cephalozia, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Cephaloziellaceae family. It is found in the tropics of the Americas, Africa, and Asia. It is a small, yellow-green, thallose liverwort that grows in moist, shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Cephalozia badia is a moss species that can be used as a ground cover in gardens and as a decorative element in floral arrangements. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cephalozia badia flowers are small, greenish-brown and have no petals. The seed is a capsule containing many small seeds. The seedlings are small, green and have no leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cephalozia badia is a small, perennial, evergreen liverwort that is native to the Northern Hemisphere. It is typically found in moist, shady areas and can be propagated by spore or division. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium such as vermiculite or sphagnum moss. Division can be done by carefully separating the thalli and replanting them in a moist, shady area.

Where to Find Cephalozia badia

Cephalozia badia can be found in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, North America, and Asia.

Cephalozia badia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cephalozia badia?

Cephalozia badia

What is the family of Cephalozia badia?

Lejeuneaceae

What is the distribution of Cephalozia badia?

South America

Species in the Cephalozia genus

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

Carl Moritz Gottsche (1808-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gottsche' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35207779: Based on data supplied by Bryonames