Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Genus:
Species:
nitida
ID:
1202806

Status:
valid

Authors:
Glenny, Braggins & R.M. Schust.

Source:
tro

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 19: 776. f. 1 1997

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202144



Common Names

  • Zoopsis nitida
  • Nitida's Zoopsis
  • Zoopsis of Nitida


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Description

Zoopsis nitida (also called Shiny Zoopsis, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is found in the Neotropics, in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It grows in moist, shady habitats, usually on the bark of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Zoopsis nitida is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zoopsis nitida has small, yellowish-green flowers that are about 1 cm long. The seeds are small, brown, and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zoopsis nitida can be propagated by spores, which are released from the sporophyte. Spores can be collected from the sporophyte and sown on a suitable substrate. The substrate should be moist and well-drained, and should contain a mix of organic matter and inorganic matter. The spores will germinate and form small protonemata, which will then form small thalli. These thalli can be divided and transplanted to other substrates to form new plants.

Where to Find Zoopsis nitida

Zoopsis nitida can be found in the Yunnan Province of China.

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

David Steven Glenny (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Glenny' in the authors string.
John Edward Braggins (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Braggins' in the authors string.
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: 35201242: Based on data supplied by Bryonames