Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Species:
pustulosa
ID:
1198789

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Nat. Hist. Azores 326 1870

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198127

Common Names

  • Exormotheca pustulosa
  • Pustulosa Exormotheca
  • Pustulosa Leafy Liverwort

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Description

Exormotheca pustulosa (also called Pustulate Exormotheca, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Marchantiaceae. It is a small, thin, yellowish-green plant that grows in tufts. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Exormotheca pustulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Exormotheca pustulosa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Exormotheca pustulosa is a small, evergreen, terrestrial liverwort. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile, peat-based compost. The thallus can be divided into small pieces and planted in a moist, sterile, peat-based compost.

Where to Find Exormotheca pustulosa

Exormotheca pustulosa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

References

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35187938: Based on data supplied by Bryonames