Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
wilsonii
ID:
1200518

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
tro

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Syn. Hepat. 5 1844

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001199856

Common Names

  • Acrobolbus wilsonii
  • Wilson's acrobolbus
  • Wilson's liverwort

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Description

Acrobolbus wilsonii (also called Wilson's Leafy Liverwort, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is found in New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and wet rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Acrobolbus wilsonii is used for ornamental purposes and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acrobolbus wilsonii has small, yellow-green flowers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acrobolbus wilsonii is a species of liverwort that can be propagated by spores or gemmae. It prefers moist, shady environments and can be grown in a pot or in a terrarium. It can also be grown outdoors in areas with mild climates.

Where to Find Acrobolbus wilsonii

Acrobolbus wilsonii can be found in Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

Acrobolbus wilsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acrobolbus wilsonii?

Acrobolbus wilsonii

Where is Acrobolbus wilsonii found?

Acrobolbus wilsonii is found in the Philippines.

What type of environment does Acrobolbus wilsonii prefer?

Acrobolbus wilsonii prefers moist, shady environments.

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35190469: Based on data supplied by Bryonames