Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
subtilis
ID:
1198240

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindenb. & Gottsche) Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 32: 318 1892

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001197578



Common Names

  • Cephaloziella subtilis
  • Subtilis Cephaloziella
  • Subtilis Bladderwort


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Description

Cephaloziella subtilis (also called False Golden Star, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green plant with a rosette of leaves. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cephaloziella subtilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cephaloziella subtilis has small yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cephaloziella subtilis is a small, tufted liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by spores, which are released from the sporophytes. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a humid environment until they germinate. Once the plants have established, they can be transplanted into a moist, shady area in the garden.

Where to Find Cephaloziella subtilis

Cephaloziella subtilis can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Cephaloziella subtilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cephaloziella subtilis?

Cephaloziella subtilis

What type of plant is Cephaloziella subtilis?

Cephaloziella subtilis is a species of liverwort

Where is Cephaloziella subtilis found?

Cephaloziella subtilis is found in Central America

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

Johann Bernhard Wilhelm Lindenberg (1781-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindenb.' in the authors string.
Carl Moritz Gottsche (1808-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gottsche' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35187146: Based on data supplied by Bryonames