Cephalozia turgida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
turgida
ID:
1212682
Status:
valid
Authors:
Carrington ex Spruce
Source:
tro
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Cephalozia 56 1882
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001212020
Common Names
- Turgida Cephalozia
- Cephalozia Moss
- Turgid Cephalozia
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Cephalozia turgida (also called Cephalozia, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort that is found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a thin, flattened thallus that is covered in small, round, yellow-green gemmae. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and prefers damp, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cephalozia turgida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cephalozia turgida has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals and a single stigma. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two small, rounded cotyledons.
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Cephalozia turgida can be propagated by division of the plant. It should be grown in a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. It requires regular watering and should be protected from extreme temperatures.
Where to Find Cephalozia turgida
Cephalozia turgida is found in wet habitats, including bogs, fens, and marshes, in the Northern Hemisphere.
Cephalozia turgida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cephalozia turgida?
Cephalozia turgida
What is the common name of Cephalozia turgida?
Turgid Moss
What is the habitat of Cephalozia turgida?
It is found on rocks, soil, and tree trunks in humid, shady habitats
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
Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.
Benjamin Carrington (1827-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carrington' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35214456: Based on data supplied by Bryonames