Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
ruwenzorensis
ID:
1203600

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.W. Jones

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 13: 498. f. 1 1985

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202938



Common Names

  • Chonecolea ruwenzorensis
  • Ruwenzorensis Chonecolea
  • Ruwenzorensis' Chonecolea


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Description

Chonecolea ruwenzorensis (also called Ruwenzori Chonecolea, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Chonecoleaceae family. It is a small, yellowish-green plant with a creeping, branching thallus. It is native to Africa and is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chonecolea ruwenzorensis is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and diarrhea. It is also used as an ornamental plant in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chonecolea ruwenzorensis has small, yellow flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chonecolea ruwenzorensis is a tropical epiphytic liverwort that is found in moist and shady habitats. It can be propagated by spores or by dividing the thalli. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with temperatures ranging from 15-25°C. It requires a well-drained, acidic soil with a pH of 4.5-6.5. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Chonecolea ruwenzorensis

Chonecolea ruwenzorensis can be found in the Neotropics.

Chonecolea ruwenzorensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chonecolea ruwenzorensis?

Chonecolea ruwenzorensis

What type of plant is Chonecolea ruwenzorensis?

Liverwort

Where is Chonecolea ruwenzorensis found?

Africa

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

Eustace Wilkinson Jones (b.1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.W.Jones' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35202291: Based on data supplied by Bryonames