Mastigophora humillima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humillima
ID:
1526546
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Taylor) Trevis.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Memorie del Reale Istituto Lombardo di Scienze e Lettere, Serie 3, Classe di Scienze Matematiche e Naturali. 4(13): 416. 1877
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000011901
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mastigophora humillima (also called Low liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort that grows in tufts and forms mats. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, rocks, and soil.
Uses & Benefits
Mastigophora humillima has been used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mastigophora humillima has small, yellow flowers with white anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mastigophora humillima can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best grown in a pot or in a terrarium.
Where to Find Mastigophora humillima
Mastigophora humillima is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Mastigophora humillima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mastigophora humillima?
Mastigophora humillima
What is the natural habitat of Mastigophora humillima?
Mastigophora humillima is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
What are the features of Mastigophora humillima?
Mastigophora humillima has a small, globose capsule with a short beak and a small, oblong-ovate, glabrous seed.
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: 100462770: Based on data supplied by Bryonames