Anastrophyllum auritum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
auritum
ID:
1198313
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lehm.) Steph.
Source:
tro
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 2: 120 1901
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001197651
Common Names
- Anastrophyllum auritum
- Eared Anastrophyllum
- Eared Leafy Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anastrophyllum auritum (also called Anastrophyllum auritum, among many other common names) is a small, green liverwort species, native to the Northern Hemisphere. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Anastrophyllum auritum is a species of liverwort that can be used as a decorative plant in terrariums and aquariums, as well as a food source for animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anastrophyllum auritum has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, round, black seeds. Its seedlings are small, with a single, heart-shaped leaf.
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Anastrophyllum auritum can be propagated by spores. The spores are spread by wind and water, and can be collected from the underside of the leaves. Cultivation requires a moist, shaded environment, and the plants should be kept moist at all times. The plants can be grown in a pot or in a terrarium, and should be fertilized occasionally.
Where to Find Anastrophyllum auritum
Anastrophyllum auritum can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America, as well as in the Caribbean.
Species in the Anastrophyllum genus
Anastrophyllum assimile, Anastrophyllum donnianum, Anastrophyllum michauxii, Anastrophyllum auritum, Anastrophyllum stellatum, Anastrophyllum tubulosum, Anastrophyllum piligerum, Anastrophyllum ciliatum, Anastrophyllum esenbeckii, Anastrophyllum joergensenii, Anastrophyllum nigrescens, Anastrophyllum ellipticum, Anastrophyllum squarrosum, Anastrophyllum alpinum, Anastrophyllum divergens, Anastrophyllum fissum, Anastrophyllum obtusum,
Species in the Anastrophyllaceae family
Anastrepta orcadensis, Anastrophyllum assimile, Anastrophyllum donnianum, Anastrophyllum michauxii, Anastrophyllum auritum, Anastrophyllum stellatum, Anastrophyllum tubulosum, Anastrophyllum piligerum, Anastrophyllum ciliatum, Anastrophyllum esenbeckii, Anastrophyllum joergensenii, Anastrophyllum nigrescens, Anastrophyllum ellipticum, Anastrophyllum squarrosum, Anastrophyllum alpinum, Anastrophyllum divergens, Anastrophyllum fissum, Anastrophyllum obtusum, Barbilophozia barbata, Barbilophozia hatcheri, Barbilophozia lycopodioides, Barbilophozia rubescens, Barbilophozia sudetica, Biantheridion undulifolium, Chandonanthus squarrosus, Crossocalyx hellerianus, Crossocalyx tenuis, Gymnocolea inflata, Hamatostrepta concinna, Hattoria yakushimensis, Isopaches bicrenatus, Isopaches decolorans, Isopaches alboviridis, Isopaches pumicicola, Neoorthocaulis attenuatus, Neoorthocaulis binsteadii, Neoorthocaulis floerkei, Neoorthocaulis hyperboreus, Orthocaulis atlanticus, Orthocaulis cavifolius, Plicanthus giganteus, Plicanthus hirtellus, Plicanthus birmensis, Plicanthus difficilis, Schljakovia kunzeana, Schljakovianthus quadrilobus, Sphenolobopsis pearsonii, Sphenolobus minutus, Sphenolobus saxicola, Sphenolobus austroamericanus,
References
Johann Georg Christian Lehmann (1792-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehm.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35187239: Based on data supplied by Bryonames