Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
gittinsii
ID:
1199697

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.W. Jones) R.M. Schust.

Source:
tro

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Nova Hedwigia 22: 172 1971

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001199035



Common Names

  • Cylindrocolea gittinsii
  • Gittinsii's Cylindrocolea
  • Gittinsii's Moss


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Description

Cylindrocolea gittinsii (also called Gittins’ Cylindrocolea, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Cephaloziaceae. It is found in the tropical regions of South America, Africa, and Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas, usually on the ground or on rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Cylindrocolea gittinsii is a species of liverwort that is used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and to reduce inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cylindrocolea gittinsii is small and white, with a single petal. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green, with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cylindrocolea gittinsii can be propagated from spores or by division of the plant. It is best grown in a moist, shady area with high humidity and temperatures between 10-25°C (50-77°F). It prefers a well-draining, acidic soil with a pH of 4.5-6.5.

Where to Find Cylindrocolea gittinsii

Cylindrocolea gittinsii is found in Angola.

Cylindrocolea gittinsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cylindrocolea gittinsii?

Cylindrocolea gittinsii

What type of plant is Cylindrocolea gittinsii?

It is a liverwort plant

Where can Cylindrocolea gittinsii be found?

It can be found in moist habitats, such as damp soil and 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.
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: 35189453: Based on data supplied by Bryonames