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
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.
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.
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,