Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.) Váňa & L. Söderstr.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa. 112(1): 9. 2013
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000008784
Common Names
- Fuscocephaloziopsis albescens
- Albescens Fuscocephaloziopsis
- Whitish Fuscocephaloziopsis
Description
Fuscocephaloziopsis albescens (also called White-flowered Bladderwort, among many other common names) is a small aquatic plant with a creeping stem and small, round, bladder-like leaves. It is native to North America and is found in shallow, still to slow-moving water bodies such as ponds, lakes, and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Fuscocephaloziopsis albescens 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Fuscocephaloziopsis albescens var. islandica (Nees) Váňa & L. Söderstr.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fuscocephaloziopsis albescens 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fuscocephaloziopsis albescens 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 Fuscocephaloziopsis albescens
Fuscocephaloziopsis albescens can be found in wetland habitats in Europe and North America.
Fuscocephaloziopsis albescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fuscocephaloziopsis albescens?
Fuscocephaloziopsis albescens
What is the common name of Fuscocephaloziopsis albescens?
Albescent Fuscocephaloziopsis
What type of plant is Fuscocephaloziopsis albescens?
Liverwort
Species in the Fuscocephaloziopsis genus
Fuscocephaloziopsis subintegra,
Fuscocephaloziopsis affinis,
Fuscocephaloziopsis africana,
Fuscocephaloziopsis albescens,
Fuscocephaloziopsis baldwinii,
Fuscocephaloziopsis catenulata,
Fuscocephaloziopsis connivens,
Fuscocephaloziopsis crassifolia,
Fuscocephaloziopsis gollanii,
Fuscocephaloziopsis leucantha,
Fuscocephaloziopsis loitlesbergeri,
Fuscocephaloziopsis lunulifolia,
Fuscocephaloziopsis macrostachya,
Fuscocephaloziopsis monticola,
Fuscocephaloziopsis pachycaulis,
Fuscocephaloziopsis pleniceps,
Fuscocephaloziopsis pulvinata,
Fuscocephaloziopsis schusteri,
Fuscocephaloziopsis zoopsioides,
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,