Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Genus:
Species:
leitgebiana
ID:
1210772

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Carrington & Pearson) Bastow

Source:
tro

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Pap. & Proc. Roy. Soc. Tasmania 1887: 269 1888

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001210110

Common Names

  • Zoopsis leitgebiana
  • Leitgebiana Zoopsis
  • Zoopsis Leitgebiana

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Description

Zoopsis leitgebiana (also called 'Leitgeb's Zoopsis', among many other common names) is a species of liverwort with a thallus that is usually 1-2 cm wide and up to 4 cm long. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Zoopsis leitgebiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zoopsis leitgebiana has small, white flowers with five petals, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, slender stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zoopsis leitgebiana is a small, perennial liverwort that can be propagated by spores or by division. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best grown in a pot or in a terrarium and should be kept moist but not wet. It can also be grown in a rock garden or in a moss garden.

Where to Find Zoopsis leitgebiana

Zoopsis leitgebiana can be found in the Philippines.

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 Henry Pearson (1849-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pearson' in the authors string.
Benjamin Carrington (1827-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carrington' in the authors string.
Richard Austin Bastow (1839-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bastow' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35211927: Based on data supplied by Bryonames