Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
neckeroides
ID:
1214194

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griff.) O'Shea & Matcham

Source:
tro

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 27: 98 2005

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213532



Common Names

  • Levierella neckeroides
  • Neckeroid Levierella
  • Neckeroid Liverwort


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Description

Levierella neckeroides (also called Neckeroides Levierella, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort found in the tropical regions of South America. It is a small, light green plant with a thalloid body and small, rounded lobes. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in association with mosses and other liverworts.

Uses & Benefits

Levierella neckeroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil and is known to be drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Levierella neckeroides has small, yellow-green flowers, and its seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Levierella neckeroides can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed.

Where to Find Levierella neckeroides

Levierella neckeroides is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Asia.

Levierella neckeroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Levierella neckeroides?

Levierella neckeroides

What type of plant is Levierella neckeroides?

Liverwort

Where is Levierella neckeroides found?

Southeast Asia

Species in the Levierella genus

Species in the Fabroniaceae family

Dimerodontium balansae, Dimerodontium mendozense, Dimerodontium pellucidum, Fabronia bizotii, Fabronia pocsii, Fabronia anacamptodens, Fabronia papillidens, Fabronia abyssinica, Fabronia assamica, Fabronia australis, Fabronia beccarii, Fabronia brachyphylla, Fabronia breutelii, Fabronia campenonii, Fabronia ciliaris, Fabronia claviramea, Fabronia congolensis, Fabronia crassiretis, Fabronia curvirostris, Fabronia degeneri, Fabronia eckloniana, Fabronia fastigiata, Fabronia garnieri, Fabronia goetzei, Fabronia goughii, Fabronia gueinzii, Fabronia hampeana, Fabronia jamesonii, Fabronia kiusiana, Fabronia lachenaudii, Fabronia leikipiae, Fabronia longipila, Fabronia macroblepharis, Fabronia madurensis, Fabronia marianna, Fabronia matsumurae, Fabronia minuta, Fabronia motelayi, Fabronia niam-niamiae, Fabronia nietneri, Fabronia obtusatula, Fabronia patentissima, Fabronia pilifera, Fabronia pobeguinii, Fabronia pusilla, Fabronia rehmannii, Fabronia rostrata, Fabronia schensiana, Fabronia schimperiana, Fabronia schmidii,

References

William Griffith (1810-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griff.' in the authors string.
Brian John O'Shea (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O'Shea' in the authors string.
Howard William Matcham (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Matcham' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35216379: Based on data supplied by Bryonames