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
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.
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.
Species in the Exormotheca genus
Species in the Corsiniaceae family
Corsinia coriandrina,
Cronisia fimbriata,
Cronisia weddellii,
Exormotheca pustulosa,
Exormotheca bulbigena,
Exormotheca bischleri,
Exormotheca brevipedunculata,
Exormotheca ceylonensis,
Exormotheca gollanii,
Exormotheca holstii,
Exormotheca tuberifera,
Exormotheca welwitschii,