Status:
valid
Authors:
R.M. Schust.
Source:
tro
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Nova Hedwigia 12: 146 1972
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206896
Common Names
- Allisoniella Recurva
- Recurved Allisoniella
- Recurved Leafy Liverwort
Description
Allisoniella recurva (also called Marchesinia longissima, among many other common names) is a small, leafy liverwort that is native to South America. It is found in humid forests and moist mountain slopes, usually growing on rocks or tree trunks.
Uses & Benefits
Allisoniella recurva is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Small, yellowish-green, with a short, curved beak. Seed: Tiny, round, black. Seedlings: Small, yellowish-green, with a short, curved beak.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allisoniella recurva can be propagated through spores or by division of the thallus. Cultivation of this species is best done on a substrate of soil, sand, and peat moss. It should be kept in a shady area with high humidity and temperatures between 10-20°C.
Where to Find Allisoniella recurva
Allisoniella recurva can be found in South Africa.
Allisoniella recurva FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allisoniella recurva?
Allisoniella recurva
What type of plant is Allisoniella recurva?
A liverwort
Where is Allisoniella recurva found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world
Species in the Allisoniella genus
Species in the Cephaloziellaceae family
Allisoniella subbipartita,
Allisoniella nigra,
Allisoniella recurva,
Allisoniella scottii,
Allisoniella tasmanica,
Amphicephalozia geisslerae,
Amphicephalozia africana,
Amphicephalozia amplexicaulis,
Cephalojonesia incuba,
Cephalomitrion aterrimum,
Cephaloziella brinkmanii,
Cephaloziella dentata,
Cephaloziella divaricata,
Cephaloziella elachista,
Cephaloziella grimsulana,
Cephaloziella hampeana,
Cephaloziella integerrima,
Cephaloziella massalongii,
Cephaloziella patulifolia,
Cephaloziella phyllacantha,
Cephaloziella rappii,
Cephaloziella rubella,
Cephaloziella spinicaulis,
Cephaloziella turneri,
Cephaloziella uncinata,
Cephaloziella spinigera,
Cephaloziella subtilis,
Cephaloziella arctogena,
Cephaloziella longii,
Cephaloziella microphylla,
Cephaloziella aenigmatica,
Cephaloziella muelleriana,
Cephaloziella invisa,
Cephaloziella grandiretis,
Cephaloziella nothogena,
Cephaloziella exigua,
Cephaloziella pellucida,
Cephaloziella breviperianthia,
Cephaloziella aspericaulis,
Cephaloziella elegans,
Cephaloziella meghalayensis,
Cephaloziella dentifolia,
Cephaloziella obtusilobula,
Cephaloziella mamillifera,
Cephaloziella capensis,
Cephaloziella natalensis,
Cephaloziella tenuissima,
Cephaloziella stellulifera,
Cephaloziella heteroica,
Cephaloziella exiliflora,