Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latissima
ID:
1200660

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spruce

Source:
tro

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Bot. Soc. Edinburgh 15: 544 1885

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001199998

Common Names

  • Aneura latissima
  • Broad Flat Liverwort
  • Broad Aneura

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Description

Aneura latissima (also called Broad Aneura, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Aneuraceae family. It is found in the Andes Mountains of South America, growing in moist, shady places on rocks and tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Aneura latissima is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and terrariums. It is also used as a food source for some animals, such as snails and fish.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aneura latissima has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aneura latissima is a terrestrial species that is propagated by spores. It is best cultivated in moist, shaded areas with plenty of organic matter in the soil. It can also be grown in a terrarium or other enclosed environment.

Where to Find Aneura latissima

Aneura latissima is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Species in the Aneura genus

Aneura pinguis, Aneura ledermannii, Aneura marianensis, Aneura crateriformis, Aneura latissima, Aneura macrostachya, Aneura novaecaledoniae, Aneura sharpii, Aneura brasiliensis, Aneura maxima, Aneura blasioides, Aneura eskuchei, Aneura singalangana, Aneura gemmifera, Aneura hirsuta, Aneura subcanaliculata, Aneura keniae, Aneura vincentina, Aneura giangena, Aneura gibbsiana, Aneura gigantea, Aneura glaucescens, Aneura goebeliana, Aneura husteinii, Aneura imbricata, Aneura intermedia, Aneura kaguensis, Aneura latemultifida, Aneura mirabilis, Aneura novaguineensis, Aneura nymanii, Aneura pellucida, Aneura amboinensis, Aneura augustae, Aneura polyantha, Aneura biflora, Aneura puiggarii, Aneura breutelii, Aneura brevifolia, Aneura punctata, Aneura brevissima, Aneura cerebrata, Aneura rodwayi, Aneura roraimensis, Aneura rotangicola, Aneura serrulata, Aneura crinita, Aneura squarrosa, Aneura crumii, Aneura densa,

Species in the Aneuraceae family

Acrostolia alata, Aneura pinguis, Aneura ledermannii, Aneura marianensis, Aneura crateriformis, Aneura latissima, Aneura macrostachya, Aneura novaecaledoniae, Aneura sharpii, Aneura brasiliensis, Aneura maxima, Aneura blasioides, Aneura eskuchei, Aneura singalangana, Aneura gemmifera, Aneura hirsuta, Aneura subcanaliculata, Aneura keniae, Aneura vincentina, Aneura giangena, Aneura gibbsiana, Aneura gigantea, Aneura glaucescens, Aneura goebeliana, Aneura husteinii, Aneura imbricata, Aneura intermedia, Aneura kaguensis, Aneura latemultifida, Aneura mirabilis, Aneura novaguineensis, Aneura nymanii, Aneura pellucida, Aneura amboinensis, Aneura augustae, Aneura polyantha, Aneura biflora, Aneura puiggarii, Aneura breutelii, Aneura brevifolia, Aneura punctata, Aneura brevissima, Aneura cerebrata, Aneura rodwayi, Aneura roraimensis, Aneura rotangicola, Aneura serrulata, Aneura crinita, Aneura squarrosa, Aneura crumii,

References

Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35190648: Based on data supplied by Bryonames