Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
rhizantha
ID:
1196947

Status:
valid

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

Source:
tro

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Nova Hedwigia 22: 175 1971

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196285



Common Names

  • Cylindrocolea rhizantha
  • Rhizantha Cylindrocolea
  • Rhizantha Leafy Liverwort


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Description

Cylindrocolea rhizantha (also called Rhizanthous Leafy Liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, leafy liverwort. It is found in western North America, from British Columbia to California, and grows in moist, shaded habitats such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Cylindrocolea rhizantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cylindrocolea rhizantha has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals and a single stamen. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cylindrocolea rhizantha can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with plenty of air circulation. Soil should be kept moist, but not soggy, and fertilizers should be used sparingly.

Where to Find Cylindrocolea rhizantha

Cylindrocolea rhizantha is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Cylindrocolea rhizantha FAQ

What are the common names of Cylindrocolea rhizantha?

Cylindrocolea rhizantha is commonly known as the Rhizanthous Cylindrocolea.

What type of plant is Cylindrocolea rhizantha?

Cylindrocolea rhizantha is a type of liverwort.

Where is Cylindrocolea rhizantha found?

Cylindrocolea rhizantha is found in tropical regions of the Americas, 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

Camille Montagne (1784-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mont.' in the authors string.
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: 35185079: Based on data supplied by Bryonames