Cephalozia stolonacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stolonacea
ID:
1522430
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Herzog) Váňa
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa. 112(1): 12. 2013
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000008755
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cephalozia stolonacea (also called 'Stoloniferous Bladderwort', among many other common names) is a small, perennial, aquatic plant found in bogs and fens of North America and Eurasia. It has a short, creeping stem with small, ovate leaves and small, yellow flowers. It has a bladder-like structure that helps it to float on the water surface.
Uses & Benefits
Cephalozia stolonacea has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cephalozia stolonacea has a small, yellowish-green flower with a single, long petal. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have two small, green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cephalozia stolonacea is a small, perennial liverwort native to North America. It can be propagated by spores or vegetatively by division. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It is best to keep the soil moist and to avoid direct sunlight. It can be propagated by spores or vegetatively by division.
Where to Find Cephalozia stolonacea
Cephalozia stolonacea can be found in moist, shady areas of Europe, North America, and Asia.
Cephalozia stolonacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cephalozia stolonacea?
Cephalozia stolonacea
What is the common name of Cephalozia stolonacea?
Stoloniferous Cephalozia
Where can Cephalozia stolonacea be found?
Cephalozia stolonacea can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including 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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100389752: Based on data supplied by Bryonames