Anastrophyllum ellipticum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ellipticum
ID:
1202424
Status:
valid
Authors:
Inoue
Source:
tro
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Bull. Natl. Sci. Mus., Tokyo, B 4: 13. f. 1–2 1978
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201762
Common Names
- Anastrophyllum ellipticum
- Ellipticum Anastrophyllum
- Anastrophyllum Moss
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Anastrophyllum ellipticum (also called Ellipticum Anastrophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Anastrophyllaceae family. It is a small, cushion-forming plant with a thallus up to 1 cm tall. It is native to Europe, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Anastrophyllum ellipticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anastrophyllum ellipticum has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in a star-like pattern. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anastrophyllum ellipticum is a small, terrestrial liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spore dispersal or by dividing the plant. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with a pH of 5.5-6.5.
Where to Find Anastrophyllum ellipticum
Anastrophyllum ellipticum can be found in the temperate regions of Europe.
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
Hiroshi Inoue (1932-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Inoue' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35200669: Based on data supplied by Bryonames