Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Genus:
Species:
ciliata
ID:
1205041

Status:
valid

Authors:
Colenso

Source:
tro

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 20: 253 1888

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204379

Common Names

  • Zoopsis ciliata
  • Ciliated Zoopsis
  • Ciliata Zoopsis

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Description

Zoopsis ciliata (also called ciliate zoopsis, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Zoopsidaceae. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a single row of leaves. It is native to tropical regions of South America and is found in humid forests and on shady rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Zoopsis ciliata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zoopsis ciliata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Where to Find Zoopsis ciliata

Zoopsis ciliata is native to the Caribbean islands, including Jamaica, Cuba, and Hispaniola.

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

William Colenso (1811-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Colenso' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35204228: Based on data supplied by Bryonames