Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pelliidae
Order:
Pallaviciniales
Species:
lyellii
ID:
1197133

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Carruth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Nat. Arr. Brit. Pl. 1: 685, 775 1821

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196471



Common Names

  • Pallavicinia lyellii
  • Lyell's Pallavicinia
  • Lyell's Liverwort


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Uses & Benefits

Pallavicinia lyellii is a species of liverwort that is commonly used in aquariums as a decorative plant. It is also used in terrariums and as a ground cover in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pallavicinia lyellii has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pallavicinia lyellii is a small, evergreen, moss-like plant that is native to the Northern Hemisphere. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can be grown in moist, shady areas in the garden. It is propagated by division of the clumps in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from spores, which are produced in the spring.

Where to Find Pallavicinia lyellii

Pallavicinia lyellii is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in moist, shady forests and is usually found on the ground or on decaying wood.

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,

References

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Samuel Frederick Gray (1766-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gray' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35185442: Based on data supplied by Bryonames