Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
madagascariensis
ID:
1205470

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steph.) Gradst. & Váňa

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Haussknechtia Beih. 9: 164 1999

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204808



Common Names

  • Kymatocalyx madagascariensis
  • Madagascariensis Kymatocalyx
  • Kymatocalyx Madag


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Kymatocalyx madagascariensis 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 madagascariensis 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 madagascariensis

Kymatocalyx madagascariensis is found in Madagascar.

Kymatocalyx madagascariensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kymatocalyx madagascariensis?

Kymatocalyx madagascariensis

What is the common name of Kymatocalyx madagascariensis?

Madagascan Kymatocalyx

What is the habitat of Kymatocalyx madagascariensis?

It is found in moist, shady forests in Madagascar.

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

Stephan Robbert Gradstein (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gradst.' in the authors string.
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: 35204813: Based on data supplied by Bryonames