Mastigophora woodsii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
woodsii
ID:
1197215
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.) Nees
Source:
tro
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Naturgesch. Eur. Leberm. 3: 95 1838
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196553
Common Names
- Mastigophora woodsii
- Woods' Mastigophora
- Woods' Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mastigophora woodsii (also called Woods' liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort that is found in temperate regions of North America, Europe, and Asia. It typically grows in moist, shady areas such as damp woods, meadows, and streambanks.
Uses & Benefits
Mastigophora woodsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mastigophora woodsii has small, yellowish-green flowers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mastigophora woodsii is a species of liverwort that can be propagated by spores. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be cultivated in a potting mix of sphagnum moss and perlite. It is best to keep the soil moist but not wet, and to avoid direct sunlight.
Where to Find Mastigophora woodsii
Mastigophora woodsii can be found in moist, shady areas in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Mastigophora woodsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mastigophora woodsii?
Mastigophora woodsii
What is the common name of Mastigophora woodsii?
Woods' Mastigophora
What is the natural habitat of Mastigophora woodsii?
It is found in wet, shady habitats, such as bogs, fens, and wet woods
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
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35185626: Based on data supplied by Bryonames