Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pellucida
ID:
1200472

Status:
valid

Authors:
Colenso

Source:
tro

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 18: 252 1886

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001199810

Common Names

  • Aneura pellucida
  • Pellucida Aneura
  • Transparent Aneura

Searching for Aneura pellucida? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Aneura pellucida (also called 'Transparent Featherwort', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial liverwort. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and it typically grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aneura pellucida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in terrariums and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aneura pellucida has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright leaf.

Searching for Aneura pellucida? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Aneura pellucida is a small, cushion-forming plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, it is best to divide the plant in spring or early summer. When propagating by seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a moist, shady area in the spring. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Aneura pellucida

Aneura pellucida can be found in the Northern Hemisphere.

Aneura pellucida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aneura pellucida?

Aneura pellucida

What is the common name of Aneura pellucida?

Pellucida

What type of plant is Aneura pellucida?

Leafy liverwort

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

William Colenso (1811-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Colenso' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35190408: Based on data supplied by Bryonames