Status:
valid
Authors:
B.M. Thiers
Source:
tro
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Bryologist 96: 537. f. 54–66 1993
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198365
Common Names
- Pleurozia curiosa
- Curiosa Pleurozia
- Curiosa Liverwort
Description
Pleurozia curiosa (also called Curious Pleurozia, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Pleuroziaceae. It is found in temperate regions of the world, typically in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and forests. It has a slender, upright thallus with a distinctively wrinkled surface.
Uses & Benefits
Pleurozia curiosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, including digestive problems, fever, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pleurozia curiosa has small, yellow-green flowers with a single perianth lobe. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pleurozia curiosa is a small, terrestrial liverwort native to South America. It can be propagated by spores or by division. To cultivate Pleurozia curiosa, keep the soil moist and provide indirect sunlight. Fertilize the soil with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks.
Where to Find Pleurozia curiosa
Pleurozia curiosa can be found in Europe, North America, and Asia.
Pleurozia curiosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleurozia curiosa?
Pleurozia curiosa
What type of plant is Pleurozia curiosa?
A liverwort
What is the growth habit of Pleurozia curiosa?
It is a small, tufted plant
Species in the Pleurozia genus
Pleurozia purpurea,
Pleurozia johannis-winkleri,
Pleurozia gigantea,
Pleurozia conchifolia,
Pleurozia subinflata,
Pleurozia articulata,
Pleurozia acinosa,
Pleurozia paradoxa,
Pleurozia curiosa,
Pleurozia caledonica,
Pleurozia heterophylla,
Pleurozia pocsii,
Species in the Pleuroziaceae family
Pleurozia purpurea,
Pleurozia johannis-winkleri,
Pleurozia gigantea,
Pleurozia conchifolia,
Pleurozia subinflata,
Pleurozia articulata,
Pleurozia acinosa,
Pleurozia paradoxa,
Pleurozia curiosa,
Pleurozia caledonica,
Pleurozia heterophylla,
Pleurozia pocsii,