Kingdom:
Phylum:
Notothyladidae
Order:
Notothyladales
Species:
galapagensis
ID:
1522026

Status:
valid

Authors:
M. Howe

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Proceedings of the California Academy of Sciences, Series 4. 21: 203. 1934

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000008442





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Description

Notothylas galapagensis (also called Galapagos 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 galapagensis 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 galapagensis has small, yellow flowers with four petals that are arranged in a cross-like fashion. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Notothylas galapagensis can be propagated through spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation requires a moist, acidic soil and partial shade. It should be kept moist, but not wet.

Where to Find Notothylas galapagensis

Notothylas galapagensis can be found in the Galapagos Islands.

Notothylas galapagensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Notothylas galapagensis?

Notothylas galapagensis

What is the common name of Notothylas galapagensis?

Galapagos Notothylas

What type of plant is Notothylas galapagensis?

Notothylas galapagensis is a species of moss

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: 100402443: Based on data supplied by Bryonames