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
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.
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.
Species in the Conocephalaceae family