Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Pleuroziales
Genus:
Species:
heterophylla
ID:
1198841

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steph. ex Fulford

Source:
tro

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 23: 842 1972

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198179

Common Names

  • Heterophylla Pleurozia
  • Heterophylla Liverwort
  • Heterophylla Moss

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Description

Pleurozia heterophylla (also called Heterophylla liverwort, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort found in the Americas. It has a thalloid growth form, with a flat and ribbon-like body. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, growing in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pleurozia heterophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pleurozia heterophylla is a small, yellowish-green cup-shaped structure. The seed is a small, black, spore-like structure. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Where to Find Pleurozia heterophylla

Pleurozia heterophylla is native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America. It can be found in wet, shady habitats, such as bogs and fens.

References

Margaret Hannah Fulford (1904-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fulford' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35188029: Based on data supplied by Bryonames