Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Genus:
Species:
incrassata
ID:
1206596

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brot.) Sérgio & Sim-Sim

Source:
tro

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 15: 662 1989

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001205934



Common Names

  • Oxymitra Incrassata
  • Thick-leaved Oxymitra
  • Thick-leaved Oxymitra Moss


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Description

Oxymitra incrassata (also called Incrassate Oxymitra, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort found in Europe. It has a small, yellow-green thallus, which is divided into two distinct lobes. It is found in moist, shady habitats in France, Spain, and Portugal.

Uses & Benefits

Oxymitra incrassata has been used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxymitra incrassata has small, yellow-green flowers with a single, oval petal. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single, oval leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxymitra incrassata can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils in part shade to full shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Oxymitra incrassata

Oxymitra incrassata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

Species in the Oxymitra genus

Species in the Oxymitraceae family

References

Félix de Avelar Brotero (1744-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brot.' in the authors string.
Cécilia Loff Pereira Sérgio Costa Gomes (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sérgio' in the authors string.
Manuela Sim-Sim (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sim-Sim' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35206363: Based on data supplied by Bryonames