Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Family:
Species:
athertonensis
ID:
1206802

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hewson) Furuki

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 70: 319 1991

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206140

Common Names

  • Lobatiriccardia athertonensis
  • L. athertonensis
  • Athertonensis

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Description

Lobatiriccardia athertonensis (also called Atherton's liverwort, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Lobatiriccardiaceae family. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thallus that is 2–3 cm long and 1–2 cm wide. It is native to the temperate regions of South America and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lobatiriccardia athertonensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lobatiriccardia athertonensis has small yellow flowers with a single anther. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobatiriccardia athertonensis can be propagated by division of the thallus. It is best grown in a moist, shady location with a soil pH of 4.5-6.5.

Where to Find Lobatiriccardia athertonensis

Lobatiriccardia athertonensis can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, in Europe, North Africa, and North America.

Lobatiriccardia athertonensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lobatiriccardia athertonensis?

Lobatiriccardia athertonensis

What type of habitat does Lobatiriccardia athertonensis prefer?

Lobatiriccardia athertonensis prefers moist, shady habitats.

What is the range of Lobatiriccardia athertonensis?

Lobatiriccardia athertonensis is found in Australia.

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

Helen Joan Hewson (1938-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hewson' in the authors string.
Tatsuwo Furuki (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Furuki' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35206615: Based on data supplied by Bryonames