Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pelliidae
Order:
Pallaviciniales
Species:
leptothelia
ID:
1214526

Status:
valid

Authors:
Taylor

Source:
tro

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 5: 408 1846

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213864

Common Names

  • Symphyogyna leptothelia
  • Leptothelia Symphyogyna Moss
  • Leptothelia Symphyogyna Lichen

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Description

Symphyogyna leptothelia (also called Leptothelia Symphyogyna, among many other common names) is a small, yellowish-green liverwort with a smooth thallus and a single, short, upright stem. It is native to India, where it is found in humid, shady forests. It typically grows on moss-covered rocks, tree trunks, and soil.

Uses & Benefits

Symphyogyna leptothelia is a species of liverwort that is used in horticulture as a ground cover. It is also used in bioremediation to help clean up contaminated soils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Symphyogyna leptothelia has small, yellowish-green flowers with 6 tepals and 6 stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symphyogyna leptothelia is a species of liverwort native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is an epiphytic species, meaning it grows on other plants, and can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a terrarium or in a pot with a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Symphyogyna leptothelia

Symphyogyna leptothelia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, and Peru.

Symphyogyna leptothelia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symphyogyna leptothelia?

Symphyogyna leptothelia

What are the characteristics of Symphyogyna leptothelia?

Symphyogyna leptothelia is a species of liverwort in the family Frullaniaceae. It is found in New Zealand.

Where can Symphyogyna leptothelia be found?

Symphyogyna leptothelia can be found in New Zealand.

Species in the Symphyogyna genus

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, Symphyogyna lindmanii, Symphyogyna luetzelburgii, Symphyogyna marginata, Symphyogyna mexicana, Symphyogyna multiflora, Symphyogyna paucidens, Symphyogyna purpureolimbata, Symphyogyna rubescens, Symphyogyna rubritincta, Symphyogyna semiinvolucrata, Symphyogyna subsimplex, Symphyogyna trivitatta, Symphyogyna ulvoides, Symphyogyna undulata, Symphyogyna volkensii,

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

Thomas Taylor (1775-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taylor' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35216823: Based on data supplied by Bryonames