Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
monodii
ID:
1214576

Status:
valid

Authors:
(P. de la Varde) H. Akiyama

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 100: 6 2006

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213914



Common Names

  • Wijkia monodii
  • Monodii Wijkia
  • Monodii Liverwort


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Description

Wijkia monodii (also called Monod's Wijkia, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green, liverwort with two different types of leaves. It is native to the eastern United States and is found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Wijkia monodii is a species of liverwort that is used in horticulture as a ground cover. It is also used in bioremediation to help clean up contaminated soils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wijkia monodii has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wijkia monodii is a small, perennial, evergreen liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division of the plant or by spores. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. The plants should be kept in a shaded area and watered regularly.

Where to Find Wijkia monodii

Wijkia monodii can be found in the United States, in the state of California.

Wijkia monodii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wijkia monodii?

Wijkia monodii

What is the common name of Wijkia monodii?

Monodii Wijkia

What is the habitat of Wijkia monodii?

Wijkia monodii is found in moist, shady places in North America and Europe.

Species in the Wijkia genus

Wijkia pallida, Wijkia cuynetii, Wijkia alboalaris, Wijkia clastobryoides, Wijkia annamensis, Wijkia baculifera, Wijkia bessonii, Wijkia carlottae, Wijkia ceylonensis, Wijkia concavifolia, Wijkia costaricensis, Wijkia deflexifolia, Wijkia dentigera, Wijkia extenuata, Wijkia filipendula, Wijkia flagellifera, Wijkia gracilis, Wijkia hornschuchii, Wijkia jungneri, Wijkia laxa, Wijkia laxitexta, Wijkia lepida, Wijkia letestui, Wijkia macgregorii, Wijkia madagassa, Wijkia nivea, Wijkia pendula, Wijkia penicillata, Wijkia pinnata, Wijkia polymorpha, Wijkia protensa, Wijkia radiculosa, Wijkia rutenbergii, Wijkia subnitida, Wijkia surcularis, Wijkia tanytricha, Wijkia trichocolea, Wijkia trichocoleoides, Wijkia comosa, Wijkia filifera, Wijkia flagelliformis, Wijkia monodii, Wijkia tanytrichoides, Wijkia rigidicaule,

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

Robert André Léopold Potier de la Varde (1878-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.de la Varde' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35216898: Based on data supplied by Bryonames