Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
undata
ID:
1197317

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sull.

Source:
tro

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Sci. Arts 1: 73 1846

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196655



Common Names

  • Plagiochila undata
  • Undata Plagiochila
  • Undata Liverwort


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Description

Plagiochila undata (also called Undulate Plagiochila, among many other common names) is a small moss species that is found in North America. It is a tufted moss with a light green color and its leaves are arranged in two rows. It is found in dry, rocky habitats and is typically found on limestone rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Plagiochila undata has no known non-medical uses or benefits.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Plagiochila undata sub. crispata (Gottsche) R.M. Schust.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plagiochila undata has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne on short stalks. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plagiochila undata is a small, green liverwort that can be propagated by spore, gemmae, and vegetative fragmentation. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with acidic soil. It is best to keep the soil moist, but not wet, and to water it regularly.

Where to Find Plagiochila undata

Plagiochila undata is found in the eastern United States and Canada.

Plagiochila undata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plagiochila undata?

Plagiochila undata

What is the common name of Plagiochila undata?

Undulate liverwort

Where is Plagiochila undata found?

Plagiochila undata is found in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

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

William Starling Sullivant (1803-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sull.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35185765: Based on data supplied by Bryonames