Status:
valid
Authors:
Kashyap
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
New Phytologist. 13(9): 309. 1914
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000017117
Description
Exormotheca tuberifera (also called Tuberous exormotheca, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Marchantiaceae family. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thalloid growth form. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia, and it typically grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Exormotheca tuberifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and is drought tolerant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Exormotheca tuberifera has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Exormotheca tuberifera can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus. Spores can be collected from the underside of the thallus and sown on a moist surface. Division of the thallus can be done by cutting the thallus into small pieces and planting them in a moist surface. The pieces should be kept in a moist and shaded environment until new growth appears.
Where to Find Exormotheca tuberifera
Exormotheca tuberifera can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
Exormotheca tuberifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Exormotheca tuberifera?
Exormotheca tuberifera
What is the common name of Exormotheca tuberifera?
Tuberous liverwort
Where is Exormotheca tuberifera found?
Exormotheca tuberifera is found in Europe, North America, and Asia.
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,