Temnoma chaetophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chaetophylla
ID:
1210519
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.M. Schust.
Source:
tro
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 39: 239 1978
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209857
Common Names
- Temnoma chaetophylla
- Chaetophylla Moss
- Chaetophylla Leafy Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Temnoma chaetophylla (also called the Bristly Temnoma, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, evergreen liverwort. It is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as in moist forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Temnoma chaetophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Temnoma chaetophylla is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, green, heart-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Temnoma chaetophylla is a small, evergreen liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by spore dispersal. Cultivation requires moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best propagated by division in early spring.
Where to Find Temnoma chaetophylla
Temnoma chaetophylla can be found in parts of Europe, North America, and Asia.
Temnoma chaetophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Temnoma chaetophylla?
Temnoma chaetophylla
What is the common name of Temnoma chaetophylla?
Hairy Temnoma
What is the habitat of Temnoma chaetophylla?
It is found in moist, shady places in deciduous and coniferous forests
Species in the Temnoma genus
Species in the Pseudolepicoleaceae family
Archeophylla schusteri, Archeophylla paradoxa, Archeophylla pungens, Castanoclobos julaceus, Chaetocolea palmata, Herzogiaria teres, Isophyllaria attenuata, Isophyllaria fuegiana, Pseudolepicolea fryei, Pseudolepicolea quadrilaciniata, Pseudolepicolea grolleana, Pseudolepicolea kuehnemannii, Pseudolepicolea andoi, Pseudolepicolea trollii, Pseudolepicolea temnomoides, Temnoma pilosum, Temnoma quadripartitum, Temnoma setigerum, Temnoma chaetophylla, Temnoma pulchellum, Temnoma townrowiorum, Temnoma angustifolium, Temnoma palmatum, Temnoma patagonicum, Temnoma paucisetigerum, Temnoma quadrifidum,
References
Rudolf Mathias Schuster (1921-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Schust.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35211531: Based on data supplied by Bryonames