Status:
valid
Authors:
(Inoue & Gradst.) Inoue & Gradst.
Source:
tro
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Trop. Bryol. 1: 33 1989
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206428
Common Names
- Vanaea Plagiochiloides
- Plagiochiloides Vanaea
- Plagiochiloides Leafy-moss
Description
Vanaea plagiochiloides (also called Vanaeaceae, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Vanaeaceae family. It is found in South America, in wet and humid habitats such as rainforests, swamps, and wet rocks. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thallus that is up to 1 cm long and 0.5 cm wide.
Uses & Benefits
Vanaea plagiochiloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vanaea plagiochiloides has small yellow flowers, with a single ovary and a single style. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vanaea plagiochiloides is a small, tufted moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and should be kept in partial shade. It is best grown in a terrarium or in a container with a lid to maintain humidity.
Where to Find Vanaea plagiochiloides
Vanaea plagiochiloides can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Vanaea plagiochiloides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vanaea plagiochiloides?
Vanaea plagiochiloides
What is the common name of Vanaea plagiochiloides?
Vanaea
Where is Vanaea plagiochiloides found?
Vanaea plagiochiloides is found in moist, shady areas of the eastern United States
Species in the Vanaea genus
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Cuspidatula orbicularis,
Cuspidatula robusta,
Denotarisia linguifolia,
Nothostrepta bifida,
Nothostrepta longissima,
Pisanoa chilensis,
Protosyzygiella pseudoconnexa,
Pseudomarsupidium decipiens,
Pseudomarsupidium aureocinctum,
Pseudomarsupidium borneense,
Pseudomarsupidium piliferum,
Syzygiella acinacifolia,
Syzygiella nigrescens,
Syzygiella paludosa,
Syzygiella pseudocclusa,
Syzygiella sonderi,
Syzygiella spegazziniana,
Syzygiella tasmanica,
Syzygiella jacquinotii,
Syzygiella autumnalis,
Syzygiella colorata,
Syzygiella elongella,
Syzygiella nipponica,
Syzygiella oenops,
Syzygiella purpurascens,
Syzygiella undata,
Syzygiella anomala,
Syzygiella manca,
Syzygiella pectiniformis,
Syzygiella perfoliata,
Syzygiella setulosa,
Syzygiella macrocalyx,
Syzygiella campanulata,
Syzygiella bilobata,
Syzygiella concreta,
Syzygiella securifolia,
Syzygiella rubricaulis,
Syzygiella subintegerrima,
Syzygiella uleana,
Syzygiella tonduzana,
Syzygiella ovalifolia,
Syzygiella eatonii,
Syzygiella trigonifolia,
Syzygiella burghardtii,
Syzygiella ciliata,