Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pelliidae
Order:
Pelliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordaeana
ID:
1532452

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trevis.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Memorie del Reale Istituto Lombardo di Scienze e Lettere, Serie 3, Classe di Scienze Matematiche e Naturali. 4: 433. 1877

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000016791



Common Names

  • Pellia cordaeana
  • Cordaeana Pellia
  • Cordaeana Moss


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Description

Pellia cordaeana (also called Corda's Pellia, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in moist, shady areas such as woods and bogs. It has a thallus that is green and divided into lobes, and its leaves are arranged in two rows.

Uses & Benefits

Pellia cordaeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. Its leaves are used as a natural fertilizer for other plants and its flowers can be used to make a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pellia cordaeana has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round and dark brown in color. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pellia cordaeana is a small aquatic liverwort that is native to the eastern United States. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the thalli. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate some drought. It can also be grown in containers.

Where to Find Pellia cordaeana

Pellia cordaeana can be found in moist soils in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Pellia cordaeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pellia cordaeana?

Pellia cordaeana

What are the common names of Pellia cordaeana?

Cordate Pellia, Cordate Liverwort

What is the growth habit of Pellia cordaeana?

Pellia cordaeana is a small, mat-forming liverwort

References

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100402711: Based on data supplied by Bryonames