Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
nudifolia
ID:
1040830

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steph.) Grolle

Source:
tro

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 82: 89 1971

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040168



Common Names

  • Plagiochila
  • Nudifolia
  • Plagiochila Nudifolia


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Description

Plagiochila nudifolia (also called Nudifolia Plagiochila, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows to a height of 0.5-1 m. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. Its leaves are lanceolate to ovate in shape and are usually 1-2 cm long. The flowers are white and bell-shaped and are borne in clusters.

Uses & Benefits

Plagiochila nudifolia is a species of moss found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is used as a ground cover in gardens and can be used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plagiochila nudifolia has small white flowers and small, black, flattened seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plagiochila nudifolia is a small, evergreen, perennial liverwort that typically grows in mats or tufts. It is found in moist, shady, wooded areas in the northern hemisphere. Propagation is by spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation is best in moist, shady, wooded areas with acidic soil.

Where to Find Plagiochila nudifolia

Plagiochila nudifolia is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including the Caribbean, Central and South America, and parts of Africa.

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

Franz Stephani (1842-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steph.' in the authors string.
Riclef Grolle (1934-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grolle' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100366891: Based on data supplied by Bryonames