Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
intertexta
ID:
1206715

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gottsche) R.M. Schust.

Source:
tro

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Nova Hedwigia 22: 183 1971

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206053



Common Names

  • Cephaloziopsis intertexta
  • Cephaloziopsis Moss
  • Intertexta Moss


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Description

Cephaloziopsis intertexta (also called Cephaloziopsis intertexta, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Cephaloziopsidaceae. It is a small, thallose liverwort with a creeping, branching habit and a yellowish-green color. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cephaloziopsis intertexta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cephaloziopsis intertexta has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cephaloziopsis intertexta is a small, terrestrial liverwort that can be propagated from spores or vegetative fragments. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a terrarium or in a potting mix with some sand and peat moss. It can also be grown outdoors in a shady, moist location. Propagation from spores is best done in the spring or early summer, while vegetative propagation can be done at any time of the year.

Where to Find Cephaloziopsis intertexta

Cephaloziopsis intertexta can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Species in the Cephaloziopsis 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.
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: 35206491: Based on data supplied by Bryonames