Status:
valid
Authors:
(Broth. & Yasuda) H. Akiyama & H. Tsubota
Source:
tro
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 52: 86 2002
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001208643
Common Names
- Pseudotrismegistia undulata
- Undulated Pseudotrismegistia
- Wavy Pseudotrismegistia
Description
Pseudotrismegistia undulata (also called Undulate Leafy Liverwort, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thallus that is typically 1–2 cm wide. It is native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas, and it typically grows in wet, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudotrismegistia undulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudotrismegistia undulata has small, yellow flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are about 1 cm tall.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudotrismegistia undulata is a small, cushion-forming liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spore sowing or by division of the cushion. Spores should be sown on a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division of the cushion should be done in spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. The cushion should be divided into smaller pieces and each piece should be potted up in a moist, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Pseudotrismegistia undulata
Pseudotrismegistia undulata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
Pseudotrismegistia undulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudotrismegistia undulata?
Pseudotrismegistia undulata
What is the common name of Pseudotrismegistia undulata?
Undulate Pseudotrismegistia
What is the habitat of Pseudotrismegistia undulata?
Pseudotrismegistia undulata is found in moist, shady areas in tropical and subtropical regions.
Species in the Pseudotrismegistia genus
Species in the Pylaisiadelphaceae family
Gammiella pterogonioides,
Gammiella koningsbergeri,
Gammiella panchienii,
Hageniella assamica,
Hageniella isopterygioides,
Hageniella sikkimensis,
Hageniella micans,
Isopterygium affusum,
Isopterygium albescens,
Isopterygium ambreanum,
Isopterygium annamense,
Isopterygium antsihanakense,
Isopterygium antunesii,
Isopterygium applanatum,
Isopterygium aquaticum,
Isopterygium argillicola,
Isopterygium argyroleucum,
Isopterygium assamicum,
Isopterygium asymmetricum,
Isopterygium austrodenticulatum,
Isopterygium bancanum,
Isopterygium battakense,
Isopterygium baurii,
Isopterygium borneense,
Isopterygium brevicuspis,
Isopterygium brevisetum,
Isopterygium brownii,
Isopterygium byssaceum,
Isopterygium byssobolax,
Isopterygium candidulum,
Isopterygium chalarophyllum,
Isopterygium chryseolum,
Isopterygium citrinellum,
Isopterygium clerophilum,
Isopterygium combae,
Isopterygium complanatulum,
Isopterygium conangium,
Isopterygium congoanum,
Isopterygium courtoisii,
Isopterygium cratericola,
Isopterygium dewevrei,
Isopterygium elodes,
Isopterygium exiguum,
Isopterygium exile,
Isopterygium fallax,
Isopterygium filamentosum,
Isopterygium fissum,
Isopterygium fruticola,
Isopterygium gabonense,
Isopterygium gibbosulum,
References
Tomonobu Tsubota: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tsubota' in the authors string.