Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Genus:
Species:
tenerrima
ID:
1201831

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt. ex Steph.) Grolle

Source:
tro

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. Lichénol. 32: 171 1963

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201169



Common Names

  • Kurzia tenerrima
  • Tender liverwort
  • Kurzia


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Description

Kurzia tenerrima (also called Kurzia tenerrima, among many other common names) is a small, perennial plant found in the tropical regions of South America. It grows in humid, shady areas, typically in moist soils. Its leaves are small and ovate, and its stems are covered in small, white hairs.

Uses & Benefits

Kurzia tenerrima 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 flower of Kurzia tenerrima is small and yellow-green in color. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kurzia tenerrima is a small, tufted liverwort that grows in moist, shady habitats. It is propagated by spores, which are spread by wind or water. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. The young plants can then be transplanted into a moist, shady location in the garden.

Where to Find Kurzia tenerrima

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

Kurzia tenerrima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kurzia tenerrima?

Kurzia tenerrima

What are the common names of Kurzia tenerrima?

Tender Kurzia

What is the habitat of Kurzia tenerrima?

It is found in moist forests and grasslands

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

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
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: 35192147: Based on data supplied by Bryonames