Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pelliidae
Order:
Pelliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
epiphylla
ID:
1197272

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Corda

Source:
tro

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Naturalientausch 12: 654 1829

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196610



Common Names

  • Pellia epiphylla
  • Epiphylla Pellia
  • Epiphylla Liverwort


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Description

Pellia epiphylla (also called Epiphytic Liverwort, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Pelliaceae family. It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia, and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pellia epiphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pellia epiphylla var. borealis (Lorb.) Schljakov

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pellia epiphylla has small, white flowers with four petals and six stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pellia epiphylla is a small, evergreen, perennial liverwort. It is found in moist, shady places, and prefers acidic soils. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. Division is best done in the spring or early summer. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile, mossy surface, and kept in a cool, shaded location.

Where to Find Pellia epiphylla

Pellia epiphylla can be found in the northern hemisphere, in areas such as North America, Europe, and Asia.

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
August Carl Joseph Corda (1808-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Corda' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35185694: Based on data supplied by Bryonames