Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steph.) Grolle
Source:
tro
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 36: 548 1972
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213408
Common Names
- Kurzia Irregularis
- Irregularis Moss
- Irregularis' Leafy-moss
Description
Kurzia irregularis (also called Irregular Kurzia, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort native to the tropical regions of the Americas and Asia. It is a small, green, cushion-forming plant that grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Kurzia irregularis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas. The plant is known for its ability to tolerate drought and is often used to control erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kurzia irregularis has small yellow flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kurzia irregularis is a small, epiphytic liverwort that can be propagated by spores. It is best grown in a moist, shady environment with plenty of air circulation. The plant prefers a soil pH of 6.5-7.5 and should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks. It is also important to keep the soil moist but not soggy. The plant can be propagated by division or by taking cuttings.
Where to Find Kurzia irregularis
Kurzia irregularis is native to the Mediterranean region.
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,