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
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.
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