Status:
valid
Authors:
M.A.M. Renner
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 28: 334 2006
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214048
Common Names
- Zoopsis matawaia
- Matawaia Leafy Liverwort
- Matawaia Leaf-liverwort
- Matawaia Leaf Liverwort
Description
Zoopsis matawaia (also called 'Matawaia Zoopsis', among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green thallose liverwort that is native to the tropical regions of South America. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in the understory of tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Zoopsis matawaia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to create natural habitats for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zoopsis matawaia has small, yellow-green flowers and produces small, round, yellow-brown seeds. The seedlings are small and yellow-green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zoopsis matawaia can be propagated by division or by spores. It is best grown in a moist, shady location in a well-drained soil. It can tolerate full sun but will require more frequent watering.
Where to Find Zoopsis matawaia
Zoopsis matawaia can be found in the northern hemisphere, in temperate and boreal regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.
Species in the Zoopsis genus
Zoopsis nitida,
Zoopsis macrophylla,
Zoopsis liukiuensis,
Zoopsis ceratophylla,
Zoopsis leitgebiana,
Zoopsis bicruris,
Zoopsis matawaia,
Zoopsis argentea,
Zoopsis setulosa,
Zoopsis ciliata,
Zoopsis martinicensis,
Zoopsis setigera,
Zoopsis uleana,
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,