Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
acutiloba
ID:
1204411

Status:
valid

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

Source:
tro

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Hepat. Anthocerotae N. Amer. 4: 321 1980

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203749



Common Names

  • Chonecolea Acutiloba
  • Acutiloba Liverwort
  • Acutiloba Moss


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Description

Chonecolea acutiloba (also called 'Sharp-toothed Leafy Liverwort', among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort with a single, short stem and a single, small, cup-shaped leaf. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is typically found in moist, shady areas such as forests, meadows, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Chonecolea acutiloba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chonecolea acutiloba has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single perianth lobe. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Where to Find Chonecolea acutiloba

Chonecolea acutiloba can be found in the Neotropics, including the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Chonecolea acutiloba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chonecolea acutiloba?

Chonecolea acutiloba

What is the common name of Chonecolea acutiloba?

Sharp-toothed liverwort

What is the habitat of Chonecolea acutiloba?

It is found in moist, shady places, such as in forests and on rocks.

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: 35203304: Based on data supplied by Bryonames