Temnoma quadripartitum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quadripartitum
ID:
1208015
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.) Mitt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 15: 68 1877
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207353
Common Names
- Four-parted False Liverwort
- Temnoma quadripartitum
- Four-parted False Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Temnoma quadripartitum (also called 'Four-Part Temnoma', among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort with a thallus that is divided into four parts. It is native to South Africa, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Temnoma quadripartitum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Temnoma quadripartitum var. randii (S.W. Arnell) R.M. Schust.Temnoma quadripartitum var. pseudopungens R.M. Schust.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Temnoma quadripartitum has a small yellow flower and a small, round seed. The seedlings are small and yellow.
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Temnoma quadripartitum is a small, evergreen, perennial herb. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagate by division or seed.
Where to Find Temnoma quadripartitum
Temnoma quadripartitum is found in Europe, North Africa, and temperate regions of Asia.
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
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35208220: Based on data supplied by Bryonames