Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Genus:
Species:
sexfida
ID:
1201878

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steph.) Grolle

Source:
tro

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. Lichénol. 32: 178 1963

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201216



Common Names

  • Kurzia sexfida
  • Six-lobe liverwort
  • Kurzia


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Description

Kurzia sexfida (also called Kurzia sexfida, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort species. It is native to the eastern United States and Canada, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Kurzia sexfida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Kurzia sexfida are small and white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and green, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kurzia sexfida can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus. Cultivation is best done on a moist, well-drained soil mix, with a pH of 5.5-6.5, and in a bright, but not direct sunlight location. It should be kept moist, but not wet.

Where to Find Kurzia sexfida

Kurzia sexfida can be found in moist forests, bogs, and wet meadows in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

Kurzia sexfida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kurzia sexfida?

Kurzia sexfida

What is the common name of Kurzia sexfida?

Six-forked Kurzia

What is the habitat of Kurzia sexfida?

It is found in wet sclerophyll forests and rainforests in Tasmania

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

Riclef Grolle (1934-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grolle' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35192194: Based on data supplied by Bryonames