Status:
valid
Authors:
Enroth & M.C. Ji
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 100: 70 2006
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213889
Common Names
- Shevockia inunctocarpa
- Inunctocarpa Moss
- Inunctocarpa Shevockia
Description
Shevockia inunctocarpa (also called Inunctocarpa Shevockia, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort with a thallose, lobed structure. It is native to South America, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as in the understory of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Shevockia inunctocarpa is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomachache, and headache. It is also used as a food source and for making baskets and clothing.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Shevockia inunctocarpa has small yellowish-green flowers with a single perianth and a single stamen. The seeds are small, round and brown in colour. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Shevockia inunctocarpa is a small, perennial, evergreen liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division of the plant or by spores. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. The plants should be kept in a shaded area and watered regularly.
Where to Find Shevockia inunctocarpa
Shevockia inunctocarpa can be found in the United States, in the state of California.
Species in the Shevockia genus
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