Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
quadriloba
ID:
1206727

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steph.) R.M. Schust.

Source:
tro

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 36: 371 1972

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206065

Common Names

  • Pseudocephalozia quadriloba
  • Four-lobed Pseudocephalozia
  • Pseudocephalozia Moss

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Description

Pseudocephalozia quadriloba (also called Pseudocephalozia quadriloba, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Pseudocephaloziaceae. It is a small, thallose liverwort with a creeping, branching habit and a yellowish-green color. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudocephalozia quadriloba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums. It is also used as a food source for some species of butterflies and moths.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pseudocephalozia quadriloba is a small, yellowish-green, bisexual flower. The seeds are small, dark brown and globose. The seedlings are small, yellowish-green and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudocephalozia quadriloba can be propagated by division of the clumps in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 7.

Where to Find Pseudocephalozia quadriloba

Pseudocephalozia quadriloba can be found in Europe, Asia, and North 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

Rudolf Mathias Schuster (1921-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Schust.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35206503: Based on data supplied by Bryonames