Status:
valid
Authors:
(Austin) A. Evans
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Transactions of the Connecticut Academy of Arts and Sciences. 8: 259. 1892
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000016668
Common Names
- Pallavicinia cylindrica
- Cylindrical Pallavicinia
- Cylindrica Moss
Description
Pallavicinia cylindrica (also called 'Cylindrical Pallavicinia', among many other common names) is a liverwort species of the family Pallaviciniaceae. It is found in Europe, North America, and Asia. This liverwort species is found in moist habitats, such as grasslands, and is often found growing on rocks and soil.
Uses & Benefits
Pallavicinia cylindrica is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a tonic to improve overall health and vitality.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pallavicinia cylindrica has yellow flowers with a white center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have two pairs of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pallavicinia cylindrica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize monthly for best results.
Where to Find Pallavicinia cylindrica
Pallavicinia cylindrica can be found in the Northern Hemisphere in places such as the United States, Canada, and Europe.
Pallavicinia cylindrica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pallavicinia cylindrica?
Pallavicinia cylindrica
What type of plant is Pallavicinia cylindrica?
A type of liverwort
Where is Pallavicinia cylindrica found?
Pallavicinia cylindrica is found in tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Pallaviciniaceae family
Greeneothallus gemmiparus,
Jensenia spinosa,
Jensenia florschuetzii,
Jensenia difformis,
Jensenia connivens,
Jensenia decipiens,
Jensenia wallisii,
Jensenia crassifrons,
Pallavicinia camisassai,
Pallavicinia ambigua,
Pallavicinia baldwinii,
Pallavicinia bipinnata,
Pallavicinia cylindrica,
Pallavicinia himalayensis,
Pallavicinia hypandra,
Pallavicinia indica,
Pallavicinia levieri,
Pallavicinia lyellii,
Pallavicinia pseudolyellii,
Pallavicinia purpurea,
Pallavicinia ridleyi,
Pallavicinia rubristipa,
Pallavicinia subciliata,
Podomitrium phyllanthus,
Podomitrium malaccense,
Podomitrium marginatum,
Seppeltia succuba,
Symphyogyna aspera,
Symphyogyna brasiliensis,
Symphyogyna brongniartii,
Symphyogyna podophylla,
Symphyogyna sinuata,
Symphyogyna hymenophyllum,
Symphyogyna tenuinervis,
Symphyogyna rectidens,
Symphyogyna similis,
Symphyogyna hochstetteri,
Symphyogyna rhodina,
Symphyogyna leptothelia,
Symphyogyna apiculispina,
Symphyogyna atronervia,
Symphyogyna boliviensis,
Symphyogyna caduciloba,
Symphyogyna circinata,
Symphyogyna digitisquama,
Symphyogyna fuscovirens,
Symphyogyna ignambiensis,
Symphyogyna interrupta,
Symphyogyna irregularis,
Symphyogyna lacerosquama,