Cephalozia veltenii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
veltenii
ID:
1522448
Status:
valid
Authors:
T. Katag.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Nova Hedwigia. 101(3–4): 348. 2015
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000008771
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cephalozia veltenii (also called 'Velten's 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 veltenii has been used as a food source in some parts of the world. It is also known to have medicinal properties and can be used to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cephalozia veltenii is small and white, with a yellowish-green center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cephalozia veltenii is a small, evergreen, succulent shrub with a thick, woody stem and glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to South Africa and is hardy to USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Cephalozia veltenii
Cephalozia veltenii can be found in moist, shady areas of Europe, North America, and Asia.
Cephalozia veltenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cephalozia veltenii?
Cephalozia veltenii
What is the common name of Cephalozia veltenii?
Velten's Cephalozia
Where can Cephalozia veltenii be found?
Cephalozia veltenii 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: 100438698: Based on data supplied by Bryonames