Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
birmensis
ID:
1209864

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steph.) R.M. Schust.

Source:
tro

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Nova Hedwigia 74: 486 2002

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209202

Common Names

  • Birmingham Plicanthus
  • Birmingham Fan Palm
  • Birmingham Mountain Fan Palm

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Description

Plicanthus birmensis (also called Plicanthus birmensis, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Plicanthaceae. It is a small, yellowish-green plant with a thallus that is divided into two distinct parts. It is native to tropical regions of South America, and is found in moist habitats such as rainforests, swamps, and bogs.

Uses & Benefits

Plicanthus birmensis is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and as a ground cover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plicanthus birmensis has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in a head-like structure. The seeds are small and black with a smooth surface. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plicanthus birmensis is a species of liverwort that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is found in moist habitats, such as in the crevices of rocks, on tree trunks, and in moist soil. It can be propagated by division of the thallus or by spore sowing. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate.

Where to Find Plicanthus birmensis

Plicanthus birmensis is found in New Zealand.

Plicanthus birmensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plicanthus birmensis?

Plicanthus birmensis

What is the common name of Plicanthus birmensis?

Birmingham moss

What is the habitat of Plicanthus birmensis?

It is found in humid montane forests in Mexico and Central America

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

Rudolf Mathias Schuster (1921-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Schust.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35210529: Based on data supplied by Bryonames