Status:
valid
Authors:
(F. Weber) R.M. Schust.
Source:
tro
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Nova Hedwigia 74: 492 2002
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209199
Common Names
- Hairy Plicanthus
- Hairy Fan Palm
- Hairy Mountain Fan Palm
Description
Plicanthus hirtellus (also called Plicanthus hirtellus, 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 hirtellus 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 hirtellus has small, white flowers and small, round seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.
Where to Find Plicanthus hirtellus
Plicanthus hirtellus is found in New Zealand.
Plicanthus hirtellus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plicanthus hirtellus?
Plicanthus hirtellus
What is the common name of Plicanthus hirtellus?
Hirtellus
What is the habitat of Plicanthus hirtellus?
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,