Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pelliidae
Order:
Pelliales
Species:
confluens
ID:
1201478

Status:
valid

Authors:
Taylor ex Hook. & Wilson

Source:
tro

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 3: 166 1844

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001200816



Common Names

  • Noteroclada confluens
  • Crowded Noteroclada
  • Crowded Leafy Liverwort


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Description

Noteroclada confluens (also called Confluens, among many other common names) is a small, leafy liverwort with a thallus that is usually less than 1 cm in diameter. It is native to the tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Noteroclada confluens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a landscaping plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Noteroclada confluens is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Noteroclada confluens can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. The plant should be grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can be propagated by seed, but this is not recommended as the seedlings may not be true to type.

Where to Find Noteroclada confluens

Noteroclada confluens can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe, including the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, and Balkan Mountains.

Species in the Noteroclada genus

Species in the Noterocladaceae family

References

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Taylor (1775-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taylor' in the authors string.
William Wilson (1799-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilson' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35191733: Based on data supplied by Bryonames