Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Genus:
Species:
centipes
ID:
1525099

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Taylor ex Gottsche, Lindenb. & Nees) E.D. Cooper

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa. 97(2): 54. 2013

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000010698





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Description

Ceramanus centipes (also called Centiped Ceramanus, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Metzgeriaceae. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a centiped thallus and a single row of marginal underleaves. It is native to Europe, Asia, North America, and Australia, and is found in damp, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ceramanus centipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ceramanus centipes is small and inconspicuous. The seed is a small, brown, ovoid spore. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Where to Find Ceramanus centipes

Ceramanus centipes is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

Ceramanus centipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceramanus centipes?

Ceramanus centipes

What is the common name of Ceramanus centipes?

Centipede Plant

Where is Ceramanus centipes native to?

South America

Species in the Lepidoziaceae family

Acromastigum anisostomum, Acromastigum bancanum, Acromastigum bifidum, Acromastigum brotheri, Acromastigum capillare, Acromastigum colensoanum, Acromastigum cunninghamii, Acromastigum echinatiforme, Acromastigum echinatum, Acromastigum exiguum, Acromastigum exile, Acromastigum filum, Acromastigum fimbriatum, Acromastigum inaequilaterum, Acromastigum integrifolium, Acromastigum laetevirens, Acromastigum linganum, Acromastigum mooreanum, Acromastigum obliquatum, Acromastigum tenax, Acromastigum verticale, Acromastigum moratii, Acromastigum pusillum, Acromastigum stellare, Acromastigum rigidum, Acromastigum subechinatiforme, Acromastigum adaptatum, Acromastigum divaricatum, Acromastigum longirete, Acromastigum fumosum, Acromastigum furcatifolium, Acromastigum herzogii, Acromastigum homodictyon, Acromastigum implexum, Acromastigum interstisiale, Acromastigum laevigatum, Acromastigum lamyi, Acromastigum leptophyllum, Acromastigum lobuliferum, Acromastigum marginatum, Acromastigum microstichum, Acromastigum prismaticale, Acromastigum stenophyllum, Acromastigum aurescens, Acromastigum caledonicum, Acromastigum carcinum, Acromastigum cavifolium, Acromastigum curtilobum, Amazoopsis diplopoda, Amazoopsis gracilis,

References

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100388279: Based on data supplied by Bryonames