Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Species:
salebrosum
ID:
1214226

Status:
valid

Authors:
Szweyk., Buczk. & Odrzyk.

Source:
tro

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 253: 146 2005

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213564



Common Names

  • Salebrosum Leafy Liverwort
  • Conocephalum salebrosum
  • Liverwort


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Description

Conocephalum salebrosum (also called Rough-leaved Liverwort, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Conocephalaceae. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thallose growth form. It is native to tropical regions of the world, and is found in humid forests and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Conocephalum salebrosum has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Conocephalum salebrosum is a small, yellowish-green cup-shaped structure. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, green, and covered in a thin, waxy coating.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Conocephalum salebrosum is a tropical species that is best grown in a moist, shady environment. It can be propagated from spores or by division of the thalli. It is a slow-growing plant and can take several years to reach maturity.

Where to Find Conocephalum salebrosum

Conocephalum salebrosum can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests in South America.

References

Jerzy Szweykowski (1925-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szweyk.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35216419: Based on data supplied by Bryonames