Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
engelii
ID:
1215161

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gradst. & Burghardt

Source:
tro

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot., n.s. 47: 194 2008

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214499



Common Names

  • Odontoschisma Engelii
  • Odontoschisma Moss
  • Odontoschisma Lichen


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Description

Odontoschisma engelii (also called 'Engel's Odontoschisma', among many other common names) is a liverwort species native to Madagascar. It is a small, tufted liverwort, with a rosette-like growth form. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Odontoschisma engelii is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Odontoschisma engelii has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single female and two male stamens. Its seeds are small, dark brown and globose. The seedlings are small and have a single, long-stalked leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Odontoschisma engelii is a small, tufted moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by division of the tufts or by spore sowing. It is best grown in moist, shady areas with plenty of organic matter in the soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown indoors or outdoors.

Where to Find Odontoschisma engelii

Odontoschisma engelii can be found in the northern hemisphere, in temperate and boreal regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Odontoschisma engelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Odontoschisma engelii?

Odontoschisma engelii

What is the common name of Odontoschisma engelii?

Engelii Odontoschisma

What is the habitat of Odontoschisma engelii?

It is found in moist to wet habitats, such as in streams, lakes, and marshes

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

Stephan Robbert Gradstein (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gradst.' in the authors string.
Michael Burghardt: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burghardt' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35217919: Based on data supplied by Bryonames