Status:
valid
Authors:
Bakalin & Vilnet
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Plant Systematics and Evolution. 300(10): 2286. 2014
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000009829
Common Names
- Hygrobiella Squamosa
- Squamosa Hygrobiella
- Hygrobiella Squamosum
Description
Hygrobiella squamosa (also called scaly leafy liverwort, among many other common names) is a small species of liverwort that grows in rosettes. It is found in Europe, North America, and Asia, typically in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hygrobiella squamosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a hedge or border plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hygrobiella squamosa has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hygrobiella squamosa is a small, perennial liverwort native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia. It can be propagated by division of the thallus, or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady conditions, and can be grown in a pot or in the ground.
Where to Find Hygrobiella squamosa
Hygrobiella squamosa is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Hygrobiella squamosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hygrobiella squamosa?
Hygrobiella squamosa
What is the common name of Hygrobiella squamosa?
Scaly liverwort
What is the habitat of Hygrobiella squamosa?
It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as moist woods, on rocks, and on soil.
Species in the Hygrobiella genus
Species in the Hygrobiellaceae family