Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steph.) R.M. Schust.
Source:
tro
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Nova Hedwigia 74: 485 2002
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209198
Common Names
- Giant Plicanthus
- Giant Fan Palm
- Giant Mountain Fan Palm
Description
Plicanthus giganteus (also called Plicanthus giganteus, 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 giganteus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a groundcover to control erosion and to reduce weed growth.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Plicanthus giganteus has small, white flowers and small, round seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.
Where to Find Plicanthus giganteus
Plicanthus giganteus is found in New Zealand.
Plicanthus giganteus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plicanthus giganteus?
Plicanthus giganteus
What is the common name of Plicanthus giganteus?
Giganteus
What is the habitat of Plicanthus giganteus?
It is found in humid montane forests in Mexico and Central America
Species in the Plicanthus 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,