Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
cucullata
ID:
1208049

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J. Engel & R.M. Schust.

Source:
tro

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 38: 694. f. 15 1974

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207387

Common Names

  • Pseudocephalozia cucullata
  • Cucullata Pseudocephalozia
  • Pseudocephalozia

Searching for Pseudocephalozia cucullata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Pseudocephalozia cucullata (also called Hooded Pseudocephalozia, 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

Pseudocephalozia cucullata 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

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

Searching for Pseudocephalozia cucullata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudocephalozia cucullata 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 Pseudocephalozia cucullata

Pseudocephalozia cucullata can be found in South America, particularly in Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile.

Pseudocephalozia cucullata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudocephalozia cucullata?

Pseudocephalozia cucullata

What is the family of Pseudocephalozia cucullata?

Pseudocephaloziaceae

What is the distribution of Pseudocephalozia cucullata?

It is found in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere

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: 35208255: Based on data supplied by Bryonames