Status:
valid
Authors:
Piippo
Source:
tro
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Fenn. 131: 178. f. 4: a–g, 5: a–e, 6 1985
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202233
Common Names
- Kurzia pallida
- Pallida Kurzia
- Pallida Liverwort
Description
Kurzia pallida (also called Pale Kurzia, among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial liverwort with a flattened thallus and a single row of cells. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Kurzia pallida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a decorative plant in terrariums.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kurzia pallida has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne on short stalks. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have two-lobed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kurzia pallida is a small, evergreen, terrestrial liverwort. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the thalli. It prefers moist, shady, and well-drained soil. It is best grown in partial shade and can tolerate full sun if the soil is kept moist. It is best grown in a slightly acidic soil with a pH of 5.5-6.5.
Where to Find Kurzia pallida
Kurzia pallida can be found in the mountains of Japan.
Kurzia pallida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kurzia pallida?
Kurzia pallida
What type of plant is Kurzia pallida?
A liverwort
Where is Kurzia pallida found?
Kurzia pallida is found in Europe, North 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,