Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Genus:
Species:
evansii
ID:
1199267

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grolle

Source:
tro

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 31: 33. f 4 1968

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198605



Common Names

  • Nowellia evansii
  • Evansii Nowellia
  • Evansii Moss


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Description

Nowellia evansii (also called Nowellia evansii, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Nowelliaceae. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thallus composed of a single layer of cells. It is native to the United States, Mexico, and Central America, where it grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Nowellia evansii is used as a decorative plant in rock gardens and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nowellia evansii has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nowellia evansii can be propagated by spores, which are released from the sporophyte. The spores can be collected and sown on a suitable substrate, such as a peat-based compost. The spores should be kept moist and in a warm, shaded area until they germinate. Once the spores have germinated, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown on in a warm, humid environment. The plants should be kept moist and in a bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Nowellia evansii

Nowellia evansii can be found in Europe and North America.

Nowellia evansii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nowellia evansii?

Nowellia evansii

What is the common name of Nowellia evansii?

Unknown

What is the habitat of Nowellia evansii?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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

Riclef Grolle (1934-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grolle' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35188558: Based on data supplied by Bryonames