Status:
valid
Authors:
Fife & P.J. Dalton
Source:
tro
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 43: 877 2005
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213873
Common Names
- Pleurophascum ovalifolium
- Ovalifolium Pleurophascum Moss
- Ovalifolium Pleurophascum Lichen
Description
Pleurophascum ovalifolium (also called Oval-leaved Pleurophascum, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort with a thallose, lobed structure. It is native to North America, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as in the understory of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pleurophascum ovalifolium is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomachache, and headache. It is also used as a food source and for making baskets and clothing.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pleurophascum ovalifolium has small, yellowish-green flowers with three sepals and three petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and slightly curved. The seedlings are small and yellowish-green.
Where to Find Pleurophascum ovalifolium
Pleurophascum ovalifolium can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, and Peru.
Pleurophascum ovalifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleurophascum ovalifolium?
Pleurophascum ovalifolium
What are the characteristics of Pleurophascum ovalifolium?
Pleurophascum ovalifolium is a species of liverwort in the family Frullaniaceae. It is found in New Zealand.
Where can Pleurophascum ovalifolium be found?
Pleurophascum ovalifolium can be found in New Zealand.
Species in the Pleurophascum genus
Species in the Pleurophascaceae family