Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Hedwigiales
Genus:
Species:
detonsa
ID:
1202239

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M. Howe) W.R. Buck & D.H. Norris

Source:
tro

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Nova Hedwigia 62: 368 1996

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201577



Common Names

  • Hedwigia detonsa
  • Detonsa Hedwigia
  • Detonsa Leafy Liverwort


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Uses & Benefits

Hedwigia detonsa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedwigia detonsa has small, yellowish-green flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedwigia detonsa can be propagated by division of the clumps in spring or autumn. Cultivation is best in a moist, shady spot with a humus-rich soil.

Where to Find Hedwigia detonsa

Hedwigia detonsa can be found in moist, shady areas in Europe, North America, and parts of Asia.

Hedwigia detonsa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedwigia detonsa?

Hedwigia detonsa

What is the common name of Hedwigia detonsa?

Deton's Hedwigia

Where is Hedwigia detonsa found?

Hedwigia detonsa is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey

Species in the Hedwigiaceae family

Braunia alopecura, Braunia arbuscula, Braunia attenuata, Braunia camptoclada, Braunia cirrhifolia, Braunia cochlearifolia, Braunia diaphana, Braunia entodonticarpa, Braunia exserta, Braunia macropelma, Braunia plicata, Braunia rupestris, Braunia schimperi, Braunia secunda, Braunia squarrulosa, Braunia subincana, Braunia subplicata, Braunia nephelogenes, Braunia tucumanensis, Braunia andrieuxii, Braunia argentinica, Braunia canescens, Braunia incana, Hedwigia ciliata, Hedwigia filiformis, Hedwigia nivalis, Hedwigia stellata, Hedwigia detonsa, Hedwigia brevipilifera, Hedwigia emodica, Hedwigia striata, Hedwigia czernyadjevae, Hedwigia kuzenevae, Hedwigia mollis, Hedwigia nemoralis, Hedwigidium imberbe, Hedwigidium neelgiriensis, Pararhacocarpus patagonicus, Pseudobraunia californica, Rhacocarpus alpinus, Rhacocarpus apiculatus, Rhacocarpus chlorotus, Rhacocarpus excisus, Rhacocarpus inermis, Rhacocarpus purpurascens, Rhacocarpus rehmannianus, Rhacocarpus strictipilus,

References

William Russel Buck (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Buck' in the authors string.
Daniel Howard Norris (1933-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.H.Norris' in the authors string.
Marshall Avery Howe (1867-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Howe' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35200413: Based on data supplied by Bryonames