Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Orthotrichales
Species:
elimbata
ID:
1202474

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thér.) Goffinet

Source:
tro

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 99: 390 1996

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201812



Common Names

  • Cardotiella elimbata
  • Elimbate Cardotiella
  • Elimbate Liverwort


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Description

Cardotiella elimbata (also called Fingered Liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, thalloid liverwort with a single, unbranched stem. It is native to the northern hemisphere, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as wet rocks and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cardotiella elimbata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cardotiella elimbata is small and inconspicuous. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped structure with a smooth surface. The seedlings are slender and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cardotiella elimbata is a small, perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in fall. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Cardotiella elimbata

Cardotiella elimbata can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Species in the Orthotrichaceae family

Cardotiella appendiculata, Cardotiella quinquefaria, Cardotiella renauldii, Cardotiella secunda, Cardotiella subappendiculata, Cardotiella elimbata, Ceuthotheca cryptocarpa, Desmotheca apiculata, Desmotheca brachiata, Florschuetziella steerei, Florschuetziella scaberrima, Groutiella tumidula, Groutiella chimborazensis, Groutiella apiculata, Groutiella husnotii, Groutiella macrorrhyncha, Groutiella mucronifolia, Groutiella subgoniorrhyncha, Groutiella thraustophylla, Groutiella tomentosa, Groutiella wagneriana, Groutiella obtusa, Groutiella maracaibensis, Groutiella reesei, Groutiella tuberculata, Leiomitrium plicatum, Leratia neocaledonica, Leratia obtusifolia, Leratia exigua, Macrocoma tenuis, Macrocoma orthotrichoides, Macrocoma abyssinica, Macrocoma brasiliensis, Macrocoma iwatsukii, Macrocoma frigida, Macrocoma gastonyi, Macrocoma lycopodioides, Macrocoma pulchella, Macromitrium chloromitrium, Macromitrium perreflexum, Macromitrium onraedtii, Macromitrium sharpii, Macromitrium lomasense, Macromitrium fusco-aureum, Macromitrium galipense, Macromitrium gigasporum, Macromitrium glabratum, Macromitrium globirameum, Macromitrium gracile, Macromitrium greenmanii,

References

Irénée Thériot (1859-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thér.' in the authors string.
Bernard Goffinet (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goffinet' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35200729: Based on data supplied by Bryonames