Nowellia aciliata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aciliata
ID:
1199691
Status:
valid
Authors:
(P.C. Chen & P.C. Wu) Mizut.
Source:
tro
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Hikobia 11: 469 1994
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001199029
Common Names
- Nowellia aciliata
- Aciliata Nowellia
- Aciliata Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nowellia aciliata (also called Aciliate leafy liverwort, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort found in tropical and subtropical regions. It has a thallus that is up to 1 cm long, and is usually light green in color. It is found in humid forests, and on the bark of trees and rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Nowellia aciliata is a species of liverwort that is used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and to reduce inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nowellia aciliata is small and white, with a single petal. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green, with a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nowellia aciliata can be propagated from spores or by division of the plant. It is best grown in a moist, shady area with high humidity and temperatures between 10-25°C (50-77°F). It prefers a well-draining, acidic soil with a pH of 4.5-6.5.
Where to Find Nowellia aciliata
Nowellia aciliata is found in Angola.
Nowellia aciliata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nowellia aciliata?
Nowellia aciliata
What type of plant is Nowellia aciliata?
It is a liverwort plant
Where can Nowellia aciliata be found?
It can be found in moist habitats, such as damp soil and rocks
Species in the Nowellia genus
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
Pan(g) Cheng Wu (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Wu' in the authors string.
Pan Chieh Chen (b.1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Chen' in the authors string.
Masami Mizutani (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mizut.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35189447: Based on data supplied by Bryonames