Plagiochila cuneata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuneata
ID:
1198553
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindenb. & Gottsche
Source:
tro
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 1847
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001197891
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Plagiochila cuneata (also called 'Wedge-shaped Plagiochila', among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green to yellow-brown liverwort. It is native to the Americas, Europe, and Africa, and typically grows in humid forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Plagiochila cuneata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Plagiochila cuneata has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, with a thin, papery covering. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Plagiochila cuneata is a small to medium-sized liverwort that is found in moist, shady places. It can be propagated by spores or by division. Spores can be collected from the sporophytes and sown on a suitable substrate. Division can be done by carefully splitting the plant into smaller pieces and replanting them.
Where to Find Plagiochila cuneata
Plagiochila cuneata can be found in tropical regions of South America, including Brazil and Peru.
Plagiochila cuneata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plagiochila cuneata?
Plagiochila cuneata
What is the common name of Plagiochila cuneata?
Plagiochila
What type of plant is Plagiochila cuneata?
Bryophyte
Species in the Plagiochilaceae family
Chiastocaulon dendroides, Chiastocaulon biserialis, Chiastocaulon braunianum, Chiastocaulon caledonicum, Chiastocaulon combinatum, Chiastocaulon conjugatum, Chiastocaulon fasciculatum, Chiastocaulon fimbriatum, Chiastocaulon flamabilis, Chiastocaulon geminifolium, Chiastocaulon giulianettii, Chiastocaulon herzogii, Chiastocaulon mayebarae, Chiastocaulon oppositum, Chiastocaulon pachycephalum, Chiastocaulon proliferum, Chiastocaulon raetzelii, Chiastocaulon takakii, Chiastocaulon theriotianum, Dinckleria fruticella, Dinckleria pleurata, Dinckleria singularis, Pedinophyllopsis abdita, Pedinophyllum interruptum, Pedinophyllum truncatum, Pedinophyllum monoicum, Pedinophyllum autoicum, Plagiochila nudifolia, Plagiochila asplenioides, Plagiochila appalachiana, Plagiochila arctica, Plagiochila aspleniformis, Plagiochila austinii, Plagiochila caduciloba, Plagiochila columbiana, Plagiochila floridana, Plagiochila invisa, Plagiochila miradorensis, Plagiochila porelloides, Plagiochila semidecurrens, Plagiochila sullivantii, Plagiochila undata, Plagiochila virginica, Plagiochila adianthoides, Plagiochila aerea, Plagiochila breuteliana, Plagiochila bicuspidata, Plagiochila cuneata, Plagiochila connata, Plagiochila cucullata,
References
Johann Bernhard Wilhelm Lindenberg (1781-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindenb.' in the authors string.
Carl Moritz Gottsche (1808-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gottsche' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35187532: Based on data supplied by Bryonames