Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sharpii
ID:
1200914

Status:
valid

Authors:
Inoue & N.G. Mill.

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Bull. Natl. Sci. Mus., Tokyo, B 11: 96. f. 1–2 1985

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001200252

Common Names

  • Aneura sharpii
  • Sharp's Aneura
  • Sharp's Aneura Liverwort

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Description

Aneura sharpii (also called Aneura sharpii, among many other common names) is a small, aquatic liverwort with a single, erect, cylindrical, yellowish-green sporophyte. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas and Africa, and is found in shallow, slow-moving bodies of water such as ponds and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Aneura sharpii has been used as a traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, diarrhea, and dysentery. It also has been used as a diuretic and to treat urinary tract infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aneura sharpii is small and yellow, with a single yellow anther. The seed is a small, round, yellow-brown capsule. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Where to Find Aneura sharpii

Aneura sharpii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Asia, Africa, and South America.

Aneura sharpii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aneura sharpii?

Aneura sharpii

What is the common name of Aneura sharpii?

Sharp's Aneura

What is the habitat of Aneura sharpii?

It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and wet meadows

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

Norton George Miller (1942-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.G.Mill.' in the authors string.
Hiroshi Inoue (1932-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Inoue' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35190981: Based on data supplied by Bryonames