Kingdom:
Phylum:
Notothyladidae
Order:
Notothyladales
Species:
levieri
ID:
1208991

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schiffn. ex Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Sci.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001208329



Common Names

  • Notothylas levieri
  • Notothylas
  • Levier's liverwort


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Description

Notothylas levieri (also called Levier's notothylas, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort with a flattened thallus. It is native to North America and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, streambanks, and wet rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Notothylas levieri is used in traditional Chinese medicine and is believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Notothylas levieri has small, yellow flowers with two anthers and two stigmas. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Notothylas levieri is a species of liverwort that can be propagated through spores or by division of the thallus. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by sowing spores on a moist, shady surface. The spores should be kept moist and the thallus should be divided every few years to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Notothylas levieri

Notothylas levieri is native to Southeast Asia, and can be found in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Notothylas levieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Notothylas levieri?

Notothylas levieri

What type of plant is Notothylas levieri?

A liverwort

Where is Notothylas levieri found?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions

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,