Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
moniliformis
ID:
1210515

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J. Engel

Source:
tro

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 41: 310 1979

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209853



Common Names

  • Clasmatocolea moniliformis
  • Moniliformis Moss
  • Moniliformis Leafy Liverwort


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Description

Clasmatocolea moniliformis (also called the Beaded Clasmatocolea, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, evergreen liverwort. It is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Clasmatocolea moniliformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clasmatocolea moniliformis is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, green, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clasmatocolea moniliformis is a small, evergreen liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by spore dispersal. Cultivation requires moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best propagated by division in early spring.

Where to Find Clasmatocolea moniliformis

Clasmatocolea moniliformis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of South America, Africa, and Asia.

Clasmatocolea moniliformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clasmatocolea moniliformis?

Clasmatocolea moniliformis

What is the common name of Clasmatocolea moniliformis?

Moniliform Clasmatocolea

What is the habitat of Clasmatocolea moniliformis?

It is found in moist, shady places in deciduous and coniferous forests

Species in the Clasmatocolea genus

Species in the Lophocoleaceae family

Chiloscyphus septatus, Chiloscyphus chinnarensis, Chiloscyphus pallescens, Chiloscyphus polyanthos, Chiloscyphus lepervanchei, Chiloscyphus kehdingianus, Chiloscyphus durus, Chiloscyphus hookeri, Chiloscyphus breviculus, Chiloscyphus rotundifolius, Chiloscyphus greenwelliae, Chiloscyphus kashyapii, Chiloscyphus subacuminatus, Chiloscyphus subsimilis, Chiloscyphus beesleyanus, Chiloscyphus kilauensis, Chiloscyphus koeppensis, Chiloscyphus bifidus, Chiloscyphus laceratus, Chiloscyphus lambertonii, Chiloscyphus latistipus, Chiloscyphus tridens, Chiloscyphus trigonifolius, Chiloscyphus brevistipulus, Chiloscyphus longifissus, Chiloscyphus confertifolius, Chiloscyphus cornutistipulus, Chiloscyphus parapilistipulus, Chiloscyphus ernstianus, Chiloscyphus etesseanus, Chiloscyphus francanus, Chiloscyphus propagulifer, Chiloscyphus quadricilius, Chiloscyphus graeffeanus, Chiloscyphus renauldii, Chiloscyphus scaberulus, Chiloscyphus acutus, Chiloscyphus similis, Chiloscyphus skottsbergianus, Clasmatocolea vermicularis, Clasmatocolea minutiretis, Clasmatocolea verrucosa, Clasmatocolea fulvella, Clasmatocolea rigens, Clasmatocolea trachypus, Clasmatocolea fasciculata, Clasmatocolea humilis, Clasmatocolea inflexispina, Clasmatocolea gayana, Clasmatocolea navistipula,

References

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: 35211527: Based on data supplied by Bryonames