Orobus-seed Liverwort
Targionia hypophylla L.
Targionia hypophylla L., commonly known as Orobus-seed Liverwort, is a liverwort species in the family Targioniaceae. It was first described in 1753 and is native to a wide range of regions including the Azores, Madeira, the Canary Islands, and parts of South America such as Colombia and the Netherlands. Its distribution also extends to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and parts of Belgium and France.
Description
Targionia hypophylla is a member of the Targioniaceae family and is characterized by its liverwort morphology. It is found across several islands in the Atlantic Ocean, including the Azores and Madeira, as well as in parts of South America. The species has been the subject of botanical discussion, with references to studies by Isoviita and Grolle, which provide further insights into its taxonomy and classification.
Other common names
Orobus-seed Liverwort
Distribution
BR · Corvo Island · Faial Island · Flores Island · Graciosa Island · Pico Island · Santa Maria Island · São Jorge Island · São Miguel Island · Terceira Island · Desertas · Madeira Island · Porto Santo island · TW · Cerrito · Flanders · Magdalena, Meta, Santander, Tolima · NO · Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Synonyms
Targionia mexicanaTargionia bifurcaTargionia convolutaTargionia capensisTargionia robustaTargionia micheliiTargionia hypophylla var. hypophyllaTargionia hypophylla f. hypophyllaTargionia hypophylla var. integerrimaTargionia hypophylla var. obovataTargionia michelii f. angustaTargionia michelii f. cuneataTargionia michelii var. germanicaTargionia michelii f. obovataTargionia hypophylla var. capensis