Mastigophora tuberculata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tuberculata
ID:
1199563
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.H. Mill. & H.A. Mill.
Source:
tro
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 75: 181. f. 1 1994
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198901
Common Names
- Mastigophora tuberculata
- Tuberculata Mastigophora Moss
- Tuberculata Mastigophora
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Mastigophora tuberculata (also called 'Tuberculate Mastigophora', among many other common names) is a liverwort species in the family Jungermanniaceae. It is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, typically in humid and shady habitats such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Mastigophora tuberculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in rock gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mastigophora tuberculata has small, yellowish-green flowers, each with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Mastigophora tuberculata can be propagated by spores or vegetatively. Spores should be sown in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Vegetative propagation can be done by dividing the thalli or by taking stem cuttings. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Mastigophora tuberculata
Mastigophora tuberculata can be found in the western part of the United States.
Mastigophora tuberculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mastigophora tuberculata?
Mastigophora tuberculata
What is the family of Mastigophora tuberculata?
Mastigophoraceae
What is the habitat of Mastigophora tuberculata?
Tropical rainforest
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
Harvey Alfred Miller (1928-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Mill.' in the authors string.
Donna Hall Miller: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.H.Mill.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35189281: Based on data supplied by Bryonames