Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Genus:
Species:
matawaia
ID:
1214710

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

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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.

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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 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

Matt A. M. Renner (b.1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.M.Renner' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35217172: Based on data supplied by Bryonames