Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
1525101

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Colenso) E.D. Cooper

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa. 97(2): 54. 2013

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000010700


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Description

Ceramanus elegans (also called Elegant Ceramanus, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Metzgeriaceae. It is a small, yellow-green plant with an elegant thallus and a single row of marginal underleaves. It is native to Europe, Asia, North America, and Australia, and is found in damp, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ceramanus elegans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceramanus elegans has small, yellow-green flowers, with a single seed in each capsule. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceramanus elegans can be propagated through spores or by division of the plant. It is best grown in moist, shady conditions and can tolerate some sun. It prefers a soil that is rich in organic matter and well-draining. It should be watered regularly, but not too much, and should be fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Ceramanus elegans

Ceramanus elegans is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

Ceramanus elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceramanus elegans?

Ceramanus elegans

What is the family of Ceramanus elegans?

Ceramaniaceae

What is the common name of Ceramanus elegans?

Elegant Ceramanus

Species in the Lepidoziaceae family

Acromastigum anisostomum, Acromastigum bancanum, Acromastigum bifidum, Acromastigum brotheri, Acromastigum capillare, Acromastigum colensoanum, Acromastigum cunninghamii, Acromastigum echinatiforme, Acromastigum echinatum, Acromastigum exiguum, Acromastigum exile, Acromastigum filum, Acromastigum fimbriatum, Acromastigum inaequilaterum, Acromastigum integrifolium, Acromastigum laetevirens, Acromastigum linganum, Acromastigum mooreanum, Acromastigum obliquatum, Acromastigum tenax, Acromastigum verticale, Acromastigum moratii, Acromastigum pusillum, Acromastigum stellare, Acromastigum rigidum, Acromastigum subechinatiforme, Acromastigum adaptatum, Acromastigum divaricatum, Acromastigum longirete, Acromastigum fumosum, Acromastigum furcatifolium, Acromastigum herzogii, Acromastigum homodictyon, Acromastigum implexum, Acromastigum interstisiale, Acromastigum laevigatum, Acromastigum lamyi, Acromastigum leptophyllum, Acromastigum lobuliferum, Acromastigum marginatum, Acromastigum microstichum, Acromastigum prismaticale, Acromastigum stenophyllum, Acromastigum aurescens, Acromastigum caledonicum, Acromastigum carcinum, Acromastigum cavifolium, Acromastigum curtilobum, Amazoopsis diplopoda, Amazoopsis gracilis,

References

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100388282: Based on data supplied by Bryonames