Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
ciliatum
ID:
1201227

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 32: 139 1893

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001200565

Common Names

  • Anastrophyllum ciliatum
  • Ciliate Anastrophyllum
  • Ciliatum Anastrophyllum

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Description

Anastrophyllum ciliatum (also called Anastrophyllum, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, evergreen liverwort species that is found in the tropical regions of the Americas. It is typically found in humid, shady areas, such as in the understory of tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Anastrophyllum ciliatum is used as a decorative plant in terrariums and aquariums. It is also used as a food source for aquatic animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anastrophyllum ciliatum is small and white. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anastrophyllum ciliatum is a small, perennial liverwort that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by spore sowing, division, or tissue culture. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in either an outdoor or an indoor environment. It should be kept in a well-drained potting mix and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by dividing the plant into smaller pieces and replanting them in a new pot.

Where to Find Anastrophyllum ciliatum

Anastrophyllum ciliatum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Africa, and Asia.

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,