Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.) R.M. Schust.
Source:
tro
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 45: 738 1987
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202829
Common Names
- Dendromastigophora flagellifera
- Flagellifera Dendromastigophora
- Flagellifera Leafy Liverwort
Uses & Benefits
Dendromastigophora flagellifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in horticulture as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dendromastigophora flagellifera has small, yellow-green flowers that are unisexual and are borne in the axils of the leaves. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dendromastigophora flagellifera can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It should be kept in a well-draining soil and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized occasionally with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Dendromastigophora flagellifera
Dendromastigophora flagellifera can be found in tropical Africa, particularly in Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Dendromastigophora flagellifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dendromastigophora flagellifera?
Dendromastigophora flagellifera
What is the common name of Dendromastigophora flagellifera?
Dendromastigophora
What is the family of Dendromastigophora flagellifera?
Mastigophoraceae
Species in the Dendromastigophora genus
Species in the Mastigophoraceae family
Dendromastigophora flagellifera,
Mastigophora sepikiana,
Mastigophora diclados,
Mastigophora pyramidana,
Mastigophora tuberculata,
Mastigophora valida,
Mastigophora viridula,
Mastigophora woodsii,
Mastigophora appendiculata,
Mastigophora attenuata,
Mastigophora caledonica,
Mastigophora guineensis,
Mastigophora humillima,