Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Genus:
Species:
mollis
ID:
1208042

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steph.) J.J. Engel & R.M. Schust.

Source:
tro

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 79: 514 1976

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207380



Common Names

  • Kurzia mollis
  • Mollis Kurzia
  • Kurzia


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Description

Kurzia mollis (also called Mollis Kurzia, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort found in New Zealand, Australia, and Tasmania. It is a small, bright green, tufted liverwort with a creeping stem. It is found in moist, shady, sheltered places such as rock crevices, tree bases, and on logs.

Uses & Benefits

Kurzia mollis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is a popular choice for rock gardens. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil and is known to be drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kurzia mollis has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kurzia mollis is a small, perennial, evergreen liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spores. Division is best done in the spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Kurzia mollis

Kurzia mollis can be found in South America, particularly in Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile.

Kurzia mollis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kurzia mollis?

Kurzia mollis

What is the family of Kurzia mollis?

Kurziaceae

What is the distribution of Kurzia mollis?

It is found in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere

Species in the Kurzia genus

Kurzia pauciflora, Kurzia sylvatica, Kurzia capillaris, Kurzia gonyotricha, Kurzia abietinella, Kurzia hispida, Kurzia hawaica, Kurzia bisetula, Kurzia tenerrima, Kurzia trichoclados, Kurzia nemoides, Kurzia brasiliensis, Kurzia saddlensis, Kurzia fragillima, Kurzia reversa, Kurzia lateconica, Kurzia brevicalycina, Kurzia pallescens, Kurzia verticellata, Kurzia hippuroides, Kurzia compacta, Kurzia calcarata, Kurzia sexfida, Kurzia makinoana, Kurzia pallida, Kurzia cucullifolia, Kurzia fragilifolia, Kurzia helophila, Kurzia longicaulis, Kurzia quinquespina, Kurzia mollis, Kurzia setiformis, Kurzia sinensis, Kurzia abbreviata, Kurzia borneensis, Kurzia geniculata, Kurzia lineariloba, Kurzia touwii, Kurzia moniliformis, Kurzia flagellifera, Kurzia irregularis, Kurzia mauiensis, Kurzia tayloriana, Kurzia caduciloba, Kurzia nivicola, Kurzia tasmanica, Kurzia trilobata,

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

Rudolf Mathias Schuster (1921-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Schust.' in the authors string.
John Jay Engel (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Engel' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35208248: Based on data supplied by Bryonames