Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
africanus
ID:
1205469

Status:
valid

Authors:
Váňa & M. Wigginton

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Haussknechtia Beih. 9: 158. f. 1–2 1999

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204807



Common Names

  • Kymatocalyx africanus
  • Africanus Kymatocalyx
  • Kymatocalyx Afri


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Description

Kymatocalyx africanus (also called African Kymatocalyx, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green, thalloid liverwort. It is native to Africa, and it grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Kymatocalyx africanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kymatocalyx africanus has small, yellowish-green flowers that are usually found in clusters. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, heart-shaped leaf.

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Where to Find Kymatocalyx africanus

Kymatocalyx africanus is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.

Kymatocalyx africanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kymatocalyx africanus?

Kymatocalyx africanus

What is the common name of Kymatocalyx africanus?

African Kymatocalyx

What is the habitat of Kymatocalyx africanus?

It is found in moist, shady forests in 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

Jiří Váňa (1940-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Váňa' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35204812: Based on data supplied by Bryonames