Benitotania elimbata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hookeriales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elimbata
ID:
1212309
Status:
valid
Authors:
H. Akiyama, T. Yamag. & Suleiman
Source:
tro
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Bryologist 106. f. 1–4, 7–18: 456 2003
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001211647
Common Names
- Benitotania elimbata
- Elimbata Benitotania
- Elimbata Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Benitotania elimbata (also called Elongate Benitotania, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It grows in moist montane forests and on wet rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Benitotania elimbata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for some animals. It is also used in the manufacture of paper and as a soil conditioner.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Benitotania elimbata are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Benitotania elimbata is a small, epiphytic liverwort that grows on tree bark in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by spores, which are released from the sporophyte. The spores should be sown on moist, sterile soil in a shallow tray and kept in a warm, humid environment. The spores will germinate in about two weeks and the young plants can be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough.
Where to Find Benitotania elimbata
Benitotania elimbata can be found in moist, shady areas in tropical regions of the world.
Benitotania elimbata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Benitotania elimbata?
Benitotania elimbata
What type of plant is Benitotania elimbata?
A liverwort
Where is Benitotania elimbata found?
It is found in Japan
Species in the Benitotania genus
Species in the Daltoniaceae family
Achrophyllum anomalum, Achrophyllum crassirete, Achrophyllum haesselianum, Achrophyllum javense, Achrophyllum magellanicum, Achrophyllum tenuinerve, Achrophyllum dentatum, Achrophyllum quadrifarium, Adelothecium bogotense, Beeveria distichophylloides, Benitotania elimbata, Bryobrothera crenulata, Bryobrothera tambuyukonensis, Calyptrochaeta subremotifolia, Calyptrochaeta marginata, Calyptrochaeta apiculata, Calyptrochaeta asplenioides, Calyptrochaeta enervis, Calyptrochaeta flexicollis, Calyptrochaeta grandiretis, Calyptrochaeta haitensis, Calyptrochaeta japonica, Calyptrochaeta leptoloma, Calyptrochaeta parviretis, Calyptrochaeta remotifolia, Calyptrochaeta rotundifolia, Calyptrochaeta cristata, Calyptrochaeta brownii, Calyptrochaeta setigera, Calyptrochaeta albescens, Calyptrochaeta deflexa, Calyptrochaeta nutans, Calyptrochaeta odontoloma, Calyptrochaeta isophylla, Calyptrochaeta microblasta, Calyptrochaeta ramosa, Calyptrochaeta boniana, Calyptrochaeta mollis, Calyptrochaeta otwayensis, Calyptrochaeta lucida, Calyptrochaeta perlimbata, Crosbya nervosa, Crosbya straminea, Daltonia apiculata, Daltonia aristifolia, Daltonia baldwinii, Daltonia baumgartneri, Daltonia bilimbata, Daltonia brevipedunculata, Daltonia forsythii,
References
Tomio Yamaguchi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Yamag.' in the authors string.
Monica Suleiman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Suleiman' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35214039: Based on data supplied by Bryonames