Status:
valid
Authors:
Grolle
Source:
tro
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. Lichénol. 32: 177 1963
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201204
Common Names
- Pallescens Kurzia
- Pallescens Moss
- Pallescens Liverwort
Description
Kurzia pallescens (also called Kurzia pallescens, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort species. It is native to the eastern United States and Canada, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Kurzia pallescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Kurzia pallescens are small and white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and green, with a single leaf and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kurzia pallescens can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and keep the soil moist, but not soggy. It is also important to fertilize the plant every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Kurzia pallescens
Kurzia pallescens can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Asia.
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,