Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
sepikiana
ID:
1203317

Status:
valid

Authors:
Piippo

Source:
tro

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 23: 2. f. 1 1986

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202655



Common Names

  • Mastigophora sepikiana
  • Sepikiana Mastigophora
  • Sepik's Mastigophora


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Description

Mastigophora sepikiana (also called Sepik Mastigophora, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is found in moist, shady places, often in association with mosses and other liverworts.

Uses & Benefits

Mastigophora sepikiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mastigophora sepikiana has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a small rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mastigophora sepikiana is a small, perennial, evergreen liverwort that grows in moist, shady habitats. It is propagated by spores, which are released from the sporophyte in the spring. The spores can be collected and sown on a moist, sterile substrate. The substrate should be kept moist and in a shady location to encourage germination. Once the spores have germinated, the plants can be transplanted into individual pots filled with a mixture of peat and sand.

Where to Find Mastigophora sepikiana

Mastigophora sepikiana can be found in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including parts of Malaysia and Indonesia.

References

Sinikka Piippo (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Piippo' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35201932: Based on data supplied by Bryonames