Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Genus:
Species:
integrifolia
ID:
1202273

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) Inoue

Source:
tro

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Bull. Natl. Sci. Mus. 6: 373 1963

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201611



Common Names

  • Xenochila integrifolia
  • Integral-leaved Xenochila
  • Integral-leaved Xenochila Moss


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Description

Xenochila integrifolia (also called Entire-leaved Xenochila, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Southbyaceae. It is a small, yellow-green thallose liverwort with a thallus composed of a single layer of cells, and a single row of marginal underleaves. It is native to tropical Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Xenochila integrifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Xenochila integrifolia is small and yellow in color. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and yellow.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xenochila integrifolia is a species of liverwort native to South America. It is a shade-loving plant that prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade. Propagation is done by division of the plant or by spore sowing. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.

Where to Find Xenochila integrifolia

Xenochila integrifolia is found in Europe and parts of Asia.

Species in the Xenochila genus

Species in the Jungermanniaceae family

Delavayella serrata, Eremonotus myriocarpus, Jungermannia konstantinovae, Jungermannia atrovirens, Jungermannia exsertifolia, Jungermannia polaris, Jungermannia pumila, Jungermannia dubioides, Jungermannia eucordifolia, Jungermannia ovato-trigona, Jungermannia quadridigitata, Jungermannia borealis, Jungermannia hexagona, Jungermannia riparia, Jungermannia erectii, Jungermannia amakawana, Jungermannia mairangii, Jungermannia gollanii, Jungermannia afoninae, Jungermannia incerta, Jungermannia quadridentata, Jungermannia submersa, Jungermannia submersa, Jungermannia chinensis, Jungermannia sullivantiana, Jungermannia exigua, Jungermannia supina, Jungermannia oblongifolia, Jungermannia fernandeziana, Jungermannia amentacea, Jungermannia tenuis, Jungermannia lateriflora, Jungermannia lescuriana, Jungermannia sauteri, Jungermannia cordata, Jungermannia peltata, Jungermannia crenulata, Jungermannia schmideliana, Jungermannia creutzeri, Jungermannia uncifolia, Jungermannia longiretis, Jungermannia secunda, Jungermannia serpillifolia, Jungermannia vernicosa, Jungermannia viridis, Jungermannia mastigophora, Jungermannia sinuata, Jungermannia bipinnata, Jungermannia michelii, Jungermannia digitata,

References

Hiroshi Inoue (1932-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Inoue' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35200454: Based on data supplied by Bryonames