Notothylas decurva - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Notothyladidae
Order:
Notothyladales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decurva
ID:
1522021
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mitt.) Steph.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Catalogue of the African Plants collected by Dr. F. Welwitsch in 1853-61. 2: 320. 1901
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000008437
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Notothylas decurva (also called Decurved Notothylas, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, usually in moist, shady habitats, such as in moist forests and on shady rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Notothylas decurva has been used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It has also been used as a dye for fabrics and as a food additive.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Notothylas decurva has small, white flowers with four petals that are arranged in a cross-like fashion. The seeds are small, dark brown and round in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Notothylas decurva is a small aquatic fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be grown in shallow water or moist soil, and prefers partial shade. Propagation is by spores or division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Notothylas decurva
Notothylas decurva can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Notothylas decurva FAQ
What is the scientific name of Notothylas decurva?
Notothylas decurva
What is the common name of Notothylas decurva?
No common name
What is the habitat of Notothylas decurva?
It is found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.
Species in the Notothylas genus
Notothylas breutelii, Notothylas orbicularis, Notothylas himalayensis, Notothylas khasiana, Notothylas nepalensis, Notothylas kashyapii, Notothylas javanica, Notothylas levieri, Notothylas temperata, Notothylas pandei, Notothylas depressispora, Notothylas pfleidereri, Notothylas udarii, Notothylas anaporata, Notothylas decurva, Notothylas dissecta, Notothylas flabellata, Notothylas frahmii, Notothylas galapagensis, Notothylas granulata, Notothylas guizhouensis, Notothylas indica, Notothylas irregularis, Notothylas verdoornii, Notothylas vermiculata, Notothylas yunnanensis,
Species in the Notothyladaceae family
Mesoceros porcatus, Mesoceros mesophoros, Notothylas breutelii, Notothylas orbicularis, Notothylas himalayensis, Notothylas khasiana, Notothylas nepalensis, Notothylas kashyapii, Notothylas javanica, Notothylas levieri, Notothylas temperata, Notothylas pandei, Notothylas depressispora, Notothylas pfleidereri, Notothylas udarii, Notothylas anaporata, Notothylas decurva, Notothylas dissecta, Notothylas flabellata, Notothylas frahmii, Notothylas galapagensis, Notothylas granulata, Notothylas guizhouensis, Notothylas indica, Notothylas irregularis, Notothylas verdoornii, Notothylas vermiculata, Notothylas yunnanensis, Paraphymatoceros diadematus, Paraphymatoceros hallii, Paraphymatoceros coriaceus, Paraphymatoceros pearsonii, Paraphymatoceros proskaueri, Phaeoceros laevis, Phaeoceros brevicapsulus, Phaeoceros tenuis, Phaeoceros striatisporus, Phaeoceros carolinianus, Phaeoceros erectus, Phaeoceros exiguus, Phaeoceros bolusii, Phaeoceros huebschmannii, Phaeoceros gemmifer, Phaeoceros parvulus, Phaeoceros delicatus, Phaeoceros oreganus, Phaeoceros austroandinus, Phaeoceros flexivalvis, Phaeoceros microsporous, Phaeoceros mohrii,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100402438: Based on data supplied by Bryonames