Cephalozia conchata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
conchata
ID:
1522333
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Grolle & Váňa) Váňa
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Systematic Botany. 40(1): 38. 2015
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000008676
Common Names
- Conchata Cephalozia
- Conchate Cephalozia
- Shell-like Cephalozia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cephalozia conchata (also called Conchate Cephalozia, among many other common names) is a species of moss that is found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, yellow-green plant that grows in moist, acidic soils in temperate and boreal forests. It is also found in alpine meadows, bogs, and fens.
Uses & Benefits
Cephalozia conchata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cephalozia conchata has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single perianth lobe. Its seeds are small and black, while its seedlings are small and green.
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Cultivation and propagation information for Cephalozia conchata: This plant is best propagated by division of the rhizome. It can also be propagated by spores, which should be sown on a nutrient-rich medium and kept in a humid environment. The plant should be grown in a moist, acidic soil and in partial shade.
Where to Find Cephalozia conchata
Cephalozia conchata can be found in wet meadows, bogs, and other wet habitats in Europe, North America, and Asia.
Cephalozia conchata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cephalozia conchata?
Cephalozia conchata
What is the common name of Cephalozia conchata?
No common name
What is the habitat of Cephalozia conchata?
Found in moist, shady habitats
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: 100409594: Based on data supplied by Bryonames