Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
epiphytica
ID:
1210375

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M. Schust.

Source:
tro

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 39: 243 1978

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209713



Common Names

  • Pseudocephaloziella Epiphytica
  • Epiphytic Pseudocephaloziella
  • Epiphytic Liverwort


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Description

Pseudocephaloziella epiphytica (also called Epiphytic Pseudocephaloziella, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Cephaloziellaceae family. It is found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It typically grows on tree trunks and branches in humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudocephaloziella epiphytica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to create a natural habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudocephaloziella epiphytica has small, yellowish-green flowers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and yellowish-green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudocephaloziella epiphytica can be propagated by division of the plant or by spore sowing. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady area with a soil mix of peat, sand, and loam. The plant should be kept moist and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer twice a year.

Where to Find Pseudocephaloziella epiphytica

Pseudocephaloziella epiphytica is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

Species in the Pseudocephaloziella genus

Species in the Lophoziaceae family

Andrewsianthus bilobus, Andrewsianthus zantenii, Andrewsianthus koponenii, Andrewsianthus cavifolius, Andrewsianthus aberrans, Andrewsianthus perigonialis, Andrewsianthus hodgsoniae, Andrewsianthus scabrellus, Andrewsianthus sphenoloboides, Andrewsianthus bidens, Andrewsianthus carinatus, Andrewsianthus chimbuensis, Andrewsianthus kinabaluensis, Andrewsianthus marionensis, Andrewsianthus mizutanii, Andrewsianthus papillosus, Andrewsianthus puniceus, Andrewsianthus recurvifolius, Andrewsianthus sundaicus, Gerhildiella rossneriana, Heterogemma laxa, Heterogemma capitata, Lophozia pacifica, Lophozia ascendens, Lophozia guttulata, Lophozia latifolia, Lophozia ventricosa, Lophozia silvicola, Lophozia wenzelii, Lophozia laxepinnata, Lophozia serpens, Lophozia subdichotoma, Lophozia tenuicula, Lophozia longiflora, Lophozia silvicoloides, Lophozia ciliata, Lophozia savicziae, Lophozia lacerata, Lophozia pallida, Lophozia schusterana, Lophozia lantratoviae, Lophozia austrosibirica, Lophozia murmanica, Lophozia koreana, Lophozia obscura, Lophozia parciformis, Lophozia svalbardensis, Lophozia udarii, Lophozia fuscovirens, Lophozia indica,

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: 35211312: Based on data supplied by Bryonames