Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
guineensis
ID:
1207075

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 6: 369 1923

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206413



Common Names

  • Mastigophora Guineensis
  • Guinean Mastigophora
  • Guinean Liverwort


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Description

Mastigophora guineensis (also called Mastigophoraceae, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Mastigophoraceae family. It is found in South America, in wet and humid habitats such as rainforests, swamps, and wet rocks. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thallus that is up to 1 cm long and 0.5 cm wide.

Uses & Benefits

Mastigophora guineensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mastigophora guineensis has small, yellowish-green flowers. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mastigophora guineensis is a small, evergreen, terrestrial liverwort that is native to the Northern Hemisphere. It is a slow-growing species that prefers moist, shaded areas with acidic soil. Propagation is best done by division of the plant or by spore sowing. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile, acidic potting mix and kept in a cool, shaded area with high humidity.

Where to Find Mastigophora guineensis

Mastigophora guineensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Africa.