Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J. Engel & Váňa
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Memoirs of The New York Botanical Garden. 105: 54. 2013
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000011496
Common Names
- Deceptifrons Plagiochiloides
- Deceptive Plagiochila
- False Plagiochila
Description
Deceptifrons plagiochiloides (also called 'False Plagiochila', among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Plagiochilaceae. It is a terrestrial liverwort native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests, woodlands, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Deceptifrons plagiochiloides is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Deceptifrons plagiochiloides is a small, yellow-green, cup-shaped structure with a short, curved, yellowish-green style. The seed is a small, yellow-brown, globose structure. The seedlings are small, pale green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Deceptifrons plagiochiloides is a species of liverwort that can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It should be kept in a well-drained soil and watered regularly. It is not frost-tolerant and should be protected from cold temperatures.
Where to Find Deceptifrons plagiochiloides
Deceptifrons plagiochiloides can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Deceptifrons plagiochiloides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Deceptifrons plagiochiloides?
Deceptifrons plagiochiloides
What is the family of Deceptifrons plagiochiloides?
Mycenaceae
Where is Deceptifrons plagiochiloides found?
New Zealand
Species in the Deceptifrons 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,