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Description
Pellia Neesiana, also known as Nees’ Pellia, is a type of liverwort that belongs to the family of the Marchantiaceae. This plant is native to Europe and North America and is commonly found in wet habitats, such as damp soil, rock crevices, and stream banks. Pellia Neesiana has a unique appearance, with flat, lobed leaves that are arranged in a rosette-like pattern. This plant has a distinctive texture, with a velvety surface that feels soft to the touch.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain| Eukarya||————|————-|| Kingdom| Plantae|| Phylum| Marchantiophyta || Class| Marchantiopsida || Order| Marchantiales || Family| Marchantiaceae || Genus| Pellia|| Species| Neesiana|
Appearance
Pellia Neesiana is a small plant that typically grows to be 2-3 cm in diameter. It has flat, lobed leaves that are arranged in a rosette-like pattern. The leaves of Pellia Neesiana are bright green in color and have a velvety surface that feels soft to the touch. This plant produces sporophytes that are borne on stalks that emerge from the center of the rosette. The sporophytes are small and consist of a capsule that contains spores.
Care Guide
Water: Pellia Neesiana thrives in wet environments and requires consistent moisture to grow. Keep the soil or growing medium damp at all times.Fertilization: This plant does not require fertilization, as it is able to obtain all the necessary nutrients from its environment.Soil: Pellia Neesiana can be grown in a variety of growing mediums, including soil, rocks, and peat moss.Sunlight: This plant prefers low to moderate light conditions and should be kept out of direct sunlight.Hardiness Zones: Pellia Neesiana can be grown in hardiness zones 5-9.
Common Pests & Diseases
Pellia Neesiana is generally a hardy plant and is not susceptible to many pests or diseases. However, overwatering can lead to root rot and fungal infections, so it is important to ensure proper drainage and avoid waterlogged soil.
Habitat
Pellia Neesiana is native to Europe and North America and is commonly found in wet habitats, such as damp soil, rock crevices, and stream banks. This plant prefers cool, humid environments and can often be found growing in shaded areas.
Question and Answer
Q: What is the texture of Pellia Neesiana?
A: Pellia Neesiana has a velvety surface that feels soft to the touch.Q: What growing mediums can Pellia Neesiana be grown in?
A: Pellia Neesiana can be grown in a variety of growing mediums, including soil, rocks, and peat moss.Q: What is the hardiness zone for Pellia Neesiana?
A: Pellia Neesiana can be grown in hardiness zones 5-9.Q: What is the common name for Pellia Neesiana?
A: Pellia Neesiana is also known as Nees’ Pellia.
Related Plants
– Pellia endiviifolia- Pellia epiphylla- Pellia neapolitana- Pellia californica
References
– “Pellia neesiana (Nees) Limpr.” GBIF.org, Global Biodiversity Information Facility, gbif.org/species/2682673. Accessed 12 Nov. 2021.- “Pellia neesiana.” Flora of North America, efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=200002244. Accessed 12 Nov. 2021.- “Pellia neesiana.” The Plant List, 2013, theplantlist.org/tpl/record/tro-3511686. Accessed 12 Nov. 2021.
