Cephalozia mollusca - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mollusca
ID:
1522386
Status:
valid
Authors:
(De Not.) Váňa
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa. 112(1): 12. 2013
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000008714
Common Names
- Cephalozia mollusca
- Mollusc Cephalozia
- Mollusca Cephalozia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cephalozia mollusca (also called mollusk 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 mollusca 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 mollusca has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single perianth. Seed: The seeds of Cephalozia mollusca are small and reddish-brown in color. Seedlings: The seedlings of Cephalozia mollusca have a single leaf with a long, narrow tip.
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Cultivation and propagation of Cephalozia mollusca 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 mollusca
Cephalozia mollusca is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
Cephalozia mollusca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cephalozia mollusca?
Cephalozia mollusca
What is the family of Cephalozia mollusca?
Cephaloziales
Where is Cephalozia mollusca found?
North America
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: 100389750: Based on data supplied by Bryonames