Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
pseudosubtile
ID:
1212333

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hedenäs

Source:
tro

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. 89. f. 4: 19 2003

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001211671


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Description

Amblystegium pseudosubtile (also called false-subtle liverwort, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is found in Central and South America, where it grows on rocks, tree trunks, and soil. It has a bright green color and a thallus that is composed of flat, overlapping lobes.

Uses & Benefits

Amblystegium pseudosubtile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating wounds and skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Amblystegium pseudosubtile are small and white, with six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amblystegium pseudosubtile can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil mix and keep the temperature between 18-21°C. The seeds should germinate within 2-3 weeks. When propagating by division, divide the rhizomes into sections and replant them in the soil. Keep the soil moist and the temperature between 18-21°C. The divisions should begin to grow within a few weeks.

Where to Find Amblystegium pseudosubtile

Amblystegium pseudosubtile can be found in moist, shady areas in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

Species in the Amblystegiaceae family

Tomentypnum nitens, Tomentypnum falcifolium, Tomentypnum involutum, Tomentypnum vittii, Amblystegium arvernense, Amblystegium glaziovii, Amblystegium serpens, Amblystegium sparsile, Amblystegium speirophyllum, Amblystegium subulatum, Amblystegium tenuifolium, Amblystegium chalaropelma, Amblystegium patenti-flexuosum, Amblystegium stricto-serpens, Amblystegium camisassae, Amblystegium calcareum, Amblystegium pseudosubtile, Anacamptodon africanus, Anacamptodon amblystegioides, Anacamptodon cubensis, Anacamptodon fortunei, Anacamptodon latidens, Anacamptodon splachnoides, Anacamptodon validinervis, Anacamptodon wattsii, Anacamptodon compactus, Anacamptodon marginatus, Anacamptodon minimus, Anacamptodon kamchaticus, Anacamptodon touwii, Bryostreimannia turgida, Campylium squarrosulum, Campylium amblystegioides, Campylium annamense, Campylium chrysophyllum, Campylium glaucocarpoides, Campylium insubricum, Campylium stellatum, Campylium zemliae, Campylium gollanii, Campylium longicuspis, Campylium laxifolium, Campylium protensum, Campylium bambergeri, Campylium hylocomioides, Conardia compacta, Cratoneuron filicinum, Cratoneuron curvicaule, Cratoneuropsis relaxa, Cratoneuropsis chilensis,

References

Lars Hedenäs (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedenäs' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35214065: Based on data supplied by Bryonames