Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
tro
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001208330
Common Names
- Odontoschisma grosseverrucosum
- Odontoschisma
- Grosse's liverwort
Description
Odontoschisma grosseverrucosum (also called Groove-toothed schisma, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort with a flattened thallus. It is native to North America and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, streambanks, and wet rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Odontoschisma grosseverrucosum is used in traditional Chinese medicine and is believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Odontoschisma grosseverrucosum has small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Odontoschisma grosseverrucosum is a species of liverwort that can be propagated through spores or by division of the thallus. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by sowing spores on a moist, shady surface. The spores should be kept moist and the thallus should be divided every few years to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Odontoschisma grosseverrucosum
Odontoschisma grosseverrucosum is native to Japan, and can be found in the mountainous regions of the country.
Odontoschisma grosseverrucosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Odontoschisma grosseverrucosum?
Odontoschisma grosseverrucosum
What type of plant is Odontoschisma grosseverrucosum?
A liverwort
Where is Odontoschisma grosseverrucosum found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Odontoschisma genus
Odontoschisma denudatum,
Odontoschisma elongatum,
Odontoschisma macounii,
Odontoschisma sphagni,
Odontoschisma longiflorum,
Odontoschisma variabile,
Odontoschisma grosseverrucosum,
Odontoschisma brasiliense,
Odontoschisma engelii,
Odontoschisma fluitans,
Odontoschisma francisci,
Odontoschisma jishibae,
Odontoschisma obcordatum,
Odontoschisma portoricense,
Odontoschisma pseudogrosseverrucosum,
Odontoschisma purpuratum,
Odontoschisma soratamum,
Odontoschisma spinosum,
Odontoschisma steyermarkii,
Odontoschisma zhui,
Odontoschisma bifidum,
Odontoschisma cleefii,
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,