Cephalozia pachygyna - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pachygyna
ID:
1215042
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.M. Schust. ex J.J. Engel
Source:
tro
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Novon 17: 313 2007
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214380
Common Names
- Cephalozia pachygyna
- Pachygyne Bladderwort
- Pachygyne Cephalozia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cephalozia pachygyna (also called Pachygyna Cephalozia, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, green, thalloid liverwort with a smooth, glossy surface. It grows in moist, shady, limestone habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cephalozia pachygyna is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to provide shelter and food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cephalozia pachygyna is small and inconspicuous. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cephalozia pachygyna is a species of liverwort that is found in tropical regions of South America. It can be propagated through spores or vegetative means. It prefers moist, shady environments and can be grown in a potting mix of peat and perlite. It should be kept in a humid environment and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Cephalozia pachygyna
Cephalozia pachygyna can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Central and South America, Africa, and Asia.
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
Rudolf Mathias Schuster (1921-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Schust.' in the authors string.
John Jay Engel (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Engel' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35217751: Based on data supplied by Bryonames