Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Genus:
Species:
sinensis
ID:
1208795

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.C. Chang

Source:
tro

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 4(3): 83. f. 1 1984

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001208133

Common Names

  • Kurzia sinensis
  • Chinese Kurzia
  • Chinese Liverwort

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Description

Kurzia sinensis (also called Chinese Kurzia, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort that is found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, yellow-green plant that grows in moist, shady places and is found in North America, Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It prefers moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, rocky crevices, and mossy banks.

Uses & Benefits

Kurzia sinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kurzia sinensis has small, greenish-white flowers and small, yellow-brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, rounded leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kurzia sinensis can be propagated by division or by spores. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile, peat-based compost and kept in a warm, humid environment. The plants can be grown in a terrarium or in a moist, shady area outdoors. They should be kept moist at all times and should be fertilized occasionally with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Kurzia sinensis

Kurzia sinensis is found in China.

Kurzia sinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kurzia sinensis?

Kurzia sinensis

What is the common name of Kurzia sinensis?

Chinese leafy liverwort

Where does Kurzia sinensis grow?

Kurzia sinensis grows in moist, shaded habitats

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

Ge Zhang (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.C.Zhang' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35209067: Based on data supplied by Bryonames