Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Genus:
Species:
curvifolia
ID:
1197242

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dicks.) Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Nat. Hist. Azores 321 1870

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196580



Common Names

  • Nowellia curvifolia
  • Curvifolia Nowellia
  • Curvifolia Fork-moss


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Description

Nowellia curvifolia (also called Curved-Leaved Nowellia, among many other common names) is a small, green liverwort with a thallus that is typically less than 1 cm in diameter. It is native to western North America, where it is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in the crevices of rocks and on the bark of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Nowellia curvifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nowellia curvifolia has small, white flowers with four petals and six stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nowellia curvifolia is a small, dioecious liverwort that can be propagated by spore or by division. It prefers moist, shady locations and can be grown in a terrarium or in a moist, shady garden. When propagating by spore, the spores should be sown on a moist, sterile substrate and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into small pieces and planted in a moist, shady location.

Where to Find Nowellia curvifolia

Nowellia curvifolia can be found in the northern hemisphere, in areas such as North America, Europe, and Asia.

Nowellia curvifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nowellia curvifolia?

Nowellia curvifolia

What is the common name of Nowellia curvifolia?

Curved-leaved Nowellia

What is the natural habitat of Nowellia curvifolia?

It is found in wet, shady habitats, such as bogs, fens, and wet woods

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

James Dickson (1738-1822): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dicks.' in the authors string.
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35185656: Based on data supplied by Bryonames