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Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone

Marchantia
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About Devils Backbone and Marchantia

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Perennial

Origin

Madagascar
World, Pandemic

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Marchantia polymorpha montivagans, Marchantia polymorpha polymorpha, Marchantia polymorpha ruderalis

Number of Varieties

83
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Boggy areas, Fens, stream banks, tropical environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-131-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
12-1

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Mat-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm2.50 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm15.20 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
-

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Lime Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Green, Lime Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Green, Lime Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Disc shaped

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
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Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
-

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
-

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Fusarium root rot, Pythium rot, Slugs, Snails

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
-

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
-

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
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Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
gallstones, Hepatitis, Jaundice, Liver problems, Menopause problems

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Whole plant

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Groundcover

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
Marchantia polymorpha

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Common liverwort, umbrella liverwort

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
marchantia

In German

Devil's Backbone
marchantia

In French

Backbone du Diable
marchantia

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
Marchantia

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
Marchantia

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
Marchantia

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
Marchantia

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Squalus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Hepaticophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Hepaticopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Marchantiales

Family

Crassulaceae
Marchantiaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Marchantia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe

Euphorbieae
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Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
Marchantioideae

Number of Species

200025
1 27800
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Properties of Devils Backbone and Marchantia

Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Marchantia? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Marchantia. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Marchantia doesn't have thorns. Also Devils Backbone does not have fragrant flowers. Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation and Toxic and Marchantia has allergic reactions like Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation and Toxic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Devils Backbone and Marchantia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Marchantia

Season and care of Devils Backbone and Marchantia is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Marchantia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Marchantia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Marchantia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Marchantia is Acidic, Neutral.

Devils Backbone and Marchantia Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Marchantia physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Marchantia height is 2.50 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Marchantia are as follows:

  • Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta

  • Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

  • Marchantia flower color:

  • Marchantia leaf color: Lime Green and Gray Green

Care of Devils Backbone and Marchantia

Care of Devils Backbone and Marchantia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Marchantia pruning is done . In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marchantia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.