Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
cinerascens
ID:
1200474

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lehm. & Lindenb.) Bastow

Source:
tro

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Hepat. (Engl.-Prantl) 86 1893

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001199812

Common Names

  • Acrobolbus cinerascens
  • Cinerascens Acrobolbus
  • Ashen Acrobolbus

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Description

Acrobolbus cinerascens (also called 'Pale Acrobolbus', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial liverwort. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and it typically grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Acrobolbus cinerascens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in terrariums and as a houseplant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acrobolbus cinerascens var. marginatus J.J. Engel

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acrobolbus cinerascens has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acrobolbus cinerascens is a small, cushion-forming plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, it is best to divide the plant in spring or early summer. When propagating by seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a moist, shady area in the spring. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Acrobolbus cinerascens

Acrobolbus cinerascens can be found in the Northern Hemisphere.

Acrobolbus cinerascens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acrobolbus cinerascens?

Acrobolbus cinerascens

What is the common name of Acrobolbus cinerascens?

Cinerascens

What type of plant is Acrobolbus cinerascens?

Leafy liverwort

Species in the Acrobolbus genus

Acrobolbus ciliatus, Acrobolbus cinerascens, Acrobolbus lophocoleoides, Acrobolbus saccatus, Acrobolbus surculosus, Acrobolbus tenellus, Acrobolbus wilsonii, Acrobolbus spinifolius, Acrobolbus antillanus, Acrobolbus ochrophyllus, Acrobolbus africanus, Acrobolbus anisodontus, Acrobolbus azoricus, Acrobolbus concinnus, Acrobolbus cuneifolius, Acrobolbus epiphytus, Acrobolbus flavicans, Acrobolbus gradsteinii, Acrobolbus integrifolius, Acrobolbus knightii, Acrobolbus kunkelii, Acrobolbus laxus, Acrobolbus limbatus, Acrobolbus madeirensis, Acrobolbus papillosus, Acrobolbus perpusillus, Acrobolbus plagiochiloides, Acrobolbus pseudosaccatus, Acrobolbus renifolius, Acrobolbus ruwenzorensis, Acrobolbus setaceus, Acrobolbus setulosus, Acrobolbus sumatranus, Acrobolbus urvilleanus, Acrobolbus viridis,

Species in the Acrobolbaceae family

Acrobolbus ciliatus, Acrobolbus cinerascens, Acrobolbus lophocoleoides, Acrobolbus saccatus, Acrobolbus surculosus, Acrobolbus tenellus, Acrobolbus wilsonii, Acrobolbus spinifolius, Acrobolbus antillanus, Acrobolbus ochrophyllus, Acrobolbus africanus, Acrobolbus anisodontus, Acrobolbus azoricus, Acrobolbus concinnus, Acrobolbus cuneifolius, Acrobolbus epiphytus, Acrobolbus flavicans, Acrobolbus gradsteinii, Acrobolbus integrifolius, Acrobolbus knightii, Acrobolbus kunkelii, Acrobolbus laxus, Acrobolbus limbatus, Acrobolbus madeirensis, Acrobolbus papillosus, Acrobolbus perpusillus, Acrobolbus plagiochiloides, Acrobolbus pseudosaccatus, Acrobolbus renifolius, Acrobolbus ruwenzorensis, Acrobolbus setaceus, Acrobolbus setulosus, Acrobolbus sumatranus, Acrobolbus urvilleanus, Acrobolbus viridis, Austrolophozia andina, Austrolophozia camensis, Austrolophozia paradoxa, Conoscyphus trapezioides, Conoscyphus koponenii, Enigmella thallina, Goebelobryum unguiculatum, Goebelobryum grossitextum, Goebelobryum vermiculare, Lethocolea congesta, Lethocolea glossophylla, Lethocolea naruto-toganensis, Lethocolea radicosa, Lethocolea indica, Lethocolea javanica,

References

Johann Georg Christian Lehmann (1792-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehm.' in the authors string.
Johann Bernhard Wilhelm Lindenberg (1781-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindenb.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35190411: Based on data supplied by Bryonames