Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
macounii
ID:
1196846

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Austin) Austin

Source:
tro

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Cephalozia 68 1882

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196184



Common Names

  • Cephalozia macounii
  • Macounii Cephalozia
  • Macounii Bladderwort


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Description

Cephalozia macounii (also called Macoun's Bladderwort, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic liverwort found in North America and Europe. It has a bright green, glossy thallus with a lobed margin, and is often found in shallow, slow-moving streams and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Cephalozia macounii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cephalozia macounii has small, yellowish-green flowers with a five-lobed perianth. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are short and slender with a single, long-stalked leaf.

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Where to Find Cephalozia macounii

Cephalozia macounii can be found in North America.

Cephalozia macounii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cephalozia macounii?

Cephalozia macounii

What type of plant is Cephalozia macounii?

Liverwort

Where is Cephalozia macounii found?

It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

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

Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.
Coe Finch Austin (1831-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Austin' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35184904: Based on data supplied by Bryonames