Status:
valid
Authors:
(A. Evans) Steph.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bulletin de l'Herbier Boissier, sér. 2. 8(7): 496. 1908
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000008709
Common Names
- Cephalozia lucens
- Shining Cephalozia
- Lucens Cephalozia
Description
Cephalozia lucens (also called shining bladderwort, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green plant with a single, erect stem. It is native to Europe and can be found in bogs, marshes, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Cephalozia lucens has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various diseases, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It has also been used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Cephalozia lucens has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single perianth. Seed: The seeds of Cephalozia lucens are small and reddish-brown in color. Seedlings: The seedlings of Cephalozia lucens have a single leaf with a long, narrow tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Cephalozia lucens is best done by division of the plant. The plant can also be propagated by spores, which are released from the sporangia. Spores can be collected and sown on moist soil or moss. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings, which can be taken from the stems or leaves. Cuttings should be planted in moist soil or moss and kept in a humid environment.
Where to Find Cephalozia lucens
Cephalozia lucens can be found in wet meadows, bogs, and other wet habitats in Europe, North America, and Asia.
Cephalozia lucens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cephalozia lucens?
Cephalozia lucens
What is the family of Cephalozia lucens?
Cephaloziales
Where is Cephalozia lucens found?
Australia
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,