Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Genus:
Species:
brasiliensis
ID:
1201846

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steph.) Grolle

Source:
tro

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. Lichénol. 32: 174 1963

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201184

Common Names

  • Brazilian Kurzia
  • Brazilian Moss
  • Brazilian Liverwort

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Description

Kurzia brasiliensis (also called Kurzia brasiliensis, among many other common names) is a small, perennial plant found in the tropical regions of South America. It grows in humid, shady areas, typically in moist soils. Its leaves are small and ovate, and its stems are covered in small, white hairs.

Uses & Benefits

Kurzia brasiliensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kurzia brasiliensis has small yellow flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kurzia brasiliensis can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus. Cultivation is best done on a moist, well-drained soil mix, with a pH of 5.5-6.5, and in a bright, but not direct sunlight location. It should be kept moist, but not wet.

Where to Find Kurzia brasiliensis

Kurzia brasiliensis can be found in Brazil.

Species in the Kurzia genus

Kurzia pauciflora, Kurzia sylvatica, Kurzia capillaris, Kurzia gonyotricha, Kurzia abietinella, Kurzia hispida, Kurzia hawaica, Kurzia bisetula, Kurzia tenerrima, Kurzia trichoclados, Kurzia nemoides, Kurzia brasiliensis, Kurzia saddlensis, Kurzia fragillima, Kurzia reversa, Kurzia lateconica, Kurzia brevicalycina, Kurzia pallescens, Kurzia verticellata, Kurzia hippuroides, Kurzia compacta, Kurzia calcarata, Kurzia sexfida, Kurzia makinoana, Kurzia pallida, Kurzia cucullifolia, Kurzia fragilifolia, Kurzia helophila, Kurzia longicaulis, Kurzia quinquespina, Kurzia mollis, Kurzia setiformis, Kurzia sinensis, Kurzia abbreviata, Kurzia borneensis, Kurzia geniculata, Kurzia lineariloba, Kurzia touwii, Kurzia moniliformis, Kurzia flagellifera, Kurzia irregularis, Kurzia mauiensis, Kurzia tayloriana, Kurzia caduciloba, Kurzia nivicola, Kurzia tasmanica, Kurzia trilobata,

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

Riclef Grolle (1934-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grolle' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35192162: Based on data supplied by Bryonames