Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hyalina
ID:
1207352

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sommerf.) Lindb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Not. Sällsk. Fauna Fl. Fenn. Förh. 9: 291 1868

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206690

Common Names

  • Clevea hyalina
  • Hyaline Clevea
  • Clevea hyalina Moss

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Description

Clevea hyalina (also called Hyaline Clevea, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thallus composed of two rows of lateral lobes. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in humid forests and wet mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Clevea hyalina has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and abdominal pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clevea hyalina has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have a single, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clevea hyalina is a small, perennial liverwort that grows in moist, shady habitats. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, humus-rich soil and partial shade, and can be grown in pots or in the ground.

Where to Find Clevea hyalina

Clevea hyalina is found in moist forests in the northern hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.

References

Sextus Otto Lindberg (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindb.' in the authors string.
Søren Christian Sommerfelt (1794-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sommerf.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35207366: Based on data supplied by Bryonames