Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
aterrimum
ID:
1200338

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steph.) R.M. Schust.

Source:
tro

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Nova Hedwigia 61: 554 1995

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001199676



Common Names

  • Cephalomitrion aterrimum
  • Aterrimum Cephalomitrion
  • Aterrimum Liverwort


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Description

Cephalomitrion aterrimum (also called Black-tipped cephalomitrion, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Lejeuneaceae family. It is a small, green, leafy liverwort with an erect habit. It is native to South America and can be found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cephalomitrion aterrimum is used as an ornamental plant in terrariums and as a decorative plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cephalomitrion aterrimum has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals and six stamens. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and yellow-green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cephalomitrion aterrimum is a small, terrestrial liverwort that can be propagated by spore or by division. It can be cultivated in a moist, shady environment with a soil pH of 5.5-7.0. It prefers a soil that is rich in organic matter and well-drained. It should be kept in a location that is protected from direct sunlight and wind. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Cephalomitrion aterrimum

Cephalomitrion aterrimum can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Cephalomitrion aterrimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cephalomitrion aterrimum?

Cephalomitrion aterrimum

What is the common name of Cephalomitrion aterrimum?

Black Liverwort

What is the habitat of Cephalomitrion aterrimum?

Moist and shady areas

Species in the Cephalomitrion genus

Species in the Cephaloziellaceae family

Allisoniella subbipartita, Allisoniella nigra, Allisoniella recurva, Allisoniella scottii, Allisoniella tasmanica, Amphicephalozia geisslerae, Amphicephalozia africana, Amphicephalozia amplexicaulis, Cephalojonesia incuba, Cephalomitrion aterrimum, Cephaloziella brinkmanii, Cephaloziella dentata, Cephaloziella divaricata, Cephaloziella elachista, Cephaloziella grimsulana, Cephaloziella hampeana, Cephaloziella integerrima, Cephaloziella massalongii, Cephaloziella patulifolia, Cephaloziella phyllacantha, Cephaloziella rappii, Cephaloziella rubella, Cephaloziella spinicaulis, Cephaloziella turneri, Cephaloziella uncinata, Cephaloziella spinigera, Cephaloziella subtilis, Cephaloziella arctogena, Cephaloziella longii, Cephaloziella microphylla, Cephaloziella aenigmatica, Cephaloziella muelleriana, Cephaloziella invisa, Cephaloziella grandiretis, Cephaloziella nothogena, Cephaloziella exigua, Cephaloziella pellucida, Cephaloziella breviperianthia, Cephaloziella aspericaulis, Cephaloziella elegans, Cephaloziella meghalayensis, Cephaloziella dentifolia, Cephaloziella obtusilobula, Cephaloziella mamillifera, Cephaloziella capensis, Cephaloziella natalensis, Cephaloziella tenuissima, Cephaloziella stellulifera, Cephaloziella heteroica, Cephaloziella exiliflora,

References

Rudolf Mathias Schuster (1921-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Schust.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35190233: Based on data supplied by Bryonames