Status:
valid
Authors:
Fulford
Source:
tro
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 11: 329 1968
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198041
Description
Nowellia yunckeri (also called Nowellia yunckeri, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Nowelliaceae family. It is a small plant with a thalloid body and a single row of underleaves. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in wet habitats such as streams and wet rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Nowellia yunckeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nowellia yunckeri flowers are small and yellowish-green, with a single male and female organ. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nowellia yunckeri is a small, evergreen fern that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated from spores or by division of the rhizome. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It requires well-drained, acidic soil and regular watering. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Nowellia yunckeri
Nowellia yunckeri can be found in Central America, the Caribbean, and South America.
Nowellia yunckeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nowellia yunckeri?
Nowellia yunckeri
What type of plant is Nowellia yunckeri?
Liverwort
Where is Nowellia yunckeri found?
Tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Nowellia genus
Nowellia curvifolia,
Nowellia aciliata,
Nowellia borneensis,
Nowellia wrightii,
Nowellia asperilobula,
Nowellia dominicensis,
Nowellia evansii,
Nowellia langii,
Nowellia pusilla,
Nowellia reedii,
Nowellia yunckeri,
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,