Biantheridion undulifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
undulifolium
ID:
1036293
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nees) Konstant. & Vilnet
Source:
tro
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Arctoa 18: 67 2009
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035631
Common Names
- Biantheridion undulifolium
- Undulate-leaved Biantheridion
- Undulate-leaved Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Biantheridion undulifolium (also called wavy-leaved biantheridion, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Biantheridiaceae. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and typically grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Biantheridion undulifolium has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Biantheridion undulifolium is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have four leaves.
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Biantheridion undulifolium is a small, evergreen, creeping fern. It is easily propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, shady locations and can tolerate some sun. It is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 6-9.
Where to Find Biantheridion undulifolium
Biantheridion undulifolium is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia. It can be found in moist habitats such as rainforests, swamps, and wet forests.
Species in the Biantheridion genus
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
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Nadezhda A. Konstantinova (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Konstant.' in the authors string.
Anna A. Vilnet (b.1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vilnet' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100355677: Based on data supplied by Bryonames