Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
andersonii
ID:
1203833

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M. Schust.

Source:
tro

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Hepat. Anthocerotae N. Amer. 4: 33. f. 485 1980

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203171



Common Names

  • Cylindrocolea andersonii
  • Andersonii Cylindrocolea
  • Andersonii Moss


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Description

Cylindrocolea andersonii (also called Anderson's Cylindrocolea, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort species that is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as in forests, on rocks, and in soil.

Uses & Benefits

Cylindrocolea andersonii is used as a decorative plant in gardens and as an ornamental plant in aquariums. It is also used to create a natural environment in terrariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cylindrocolea andersonii has small yellowish-green flowers, with a single ovule in each ovary. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and yellowish-green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cylindrocolea andersonii is a small, terrestrial liverwort native to North America. It prefers moist, shady, and well-drained soils. It can be propagated by spore or division. To propagate by spore, collect the spores when they are ripe and sow them on a moist, sterile medium. To propagate by division, carefully divide the plant into small pieces and replant them in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cylindrocolea andersonii

Cylindrocolea andersonii can be found in the tropical regions of Africa and Asia.

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: 35202593: Based on data supplied by Bryonames