Mastigophora caledonica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caledonica
ID:
1208578
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
tro
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Stud. Handb. Brit. Hepat. (ed. 2)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207916
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Mastigophora caledonica (also called Caledonian Mastigophora, among many other common names) is a liverwort species in the family Metzgeriaceae. It is a small plant with a thallus up to 2 cm long and up to 0.5 cm wide. It is native to Europe, and is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in the understory of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Mastigophora caledonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mastigophora caledonica has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mastigophora caledonica is a small, evergreen fern that can be propagated by division or spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Mastigophora caledonica
Mastigophora caledonica can be found in moist forests in the eastern United States and Canada.
Species in the Mastigophoraceae family
Dendromastigophora flagellifera, Mastigophora sepikiana, Mastigophora diclados, Mastigophora pyramidana, Mastigophora tuberculata, Mastigophora valida, Mastigophora viridula, Mastigophora woodsii, Mastigophora appendiculata, Mastigophora attenuata, Mastigophora caledonica, Mastigophora guineensis, Mastigophora humillima,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35208826: Based on data supplied by Bryonames