Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Genus:
Species:
antheliopsis
ID:
1208012

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M. Schust.

Source:
tro

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Nova Hedwigia 8: 288 1964

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207350

Common Names

  • Antheliopsis Liverwort
  • Grollea antheliopsis
  • Antheliopsis Liverwort

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Description

Grollea antheliopsis (also called 'Antheliopsis Grollea', among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort with a thallus that is divided into many small, lobed segments. It is native to South Africa, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Grollea antheliopsis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Grollea antheliopsis has small yellow flowers, with a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a small root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grollea antheliopsis is a small, evergreen, perennial herb. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagate by division or seed.

Where to Find Grollea antheliopsis

Grollea antheliopsis is found in Europe, North Africa, and temperate regions of Asia.

Species in the Grollea genus

Species in the Grolleaceae family

References

Rudolf Mathias Schuster (1921-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Schust.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35208216: Based on data supplied by Bryonames