Status:
valid
Authors:
Furuki & D.G. Long
Source:
tro
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 29: 161 2007
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214395
Common Names
- Lobatiriccardia yunnanensis
- Yunnanensis Lobatiriccardia
- Yunnanensis's Lobatiriccardia
Description
Lobatiriccardia yunnanensis (also called Yunnan Riccardia, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort found in China, Thailand, and Vietnam. It is a small, green, thalloid liverwort with a smooth, glossy surface. It grows in moist, shady, limestone habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lobatiriccardia yunnanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to provide shelter and food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lobatiriccardia yunnanensis is small and yellowish-green in color. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are short and slender with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lobatiriccardia yunnanensis is an epiphytic plant that is best grown in a moist, well-draining medium such as sphagnum moss. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept in temperatures between 15-25°C. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome.
Where to Find Lobatiriccardia yunnanensis
Lobatiriccardia yunnanensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Central and South America, Africa, and Asia.
Species in the Lobatiriccardia genus
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,