Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
pectinata
ID:
1207101

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M. Schust.

Source:
tro

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. Lichénol. 34: 261 1966

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206439

Common Names

  • Acrolophozia Pectinata
  • Pectinate Acrolophozia
  • Pectinate Liverwort

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Description

Acrolophozia pectinata (also called Pectinate Acrolophozia, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Acrolophoziaceae. It is a small, green, leafy plant with a thalloid body, found in the Northern Hemisphere in temperate and boreal regions. It grows in moist, shady places such as wet rocks, tree trunks, and soil.

Uses & Benefits

Acrolophozia pectinata has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acrolophozia pectinata has small, white flowers that are clustered in groups of three. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acrolophozia pectinata is a small, tufted moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and should be kept in partial shade. It is best grown in a terrarium or in a container with a lid to maintain humidity.

Where to Find Acrolophozia pectinata

Acrolophozia pectinata can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Acrolophozia pectinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acrolophozia pectinata?

Acrolophozia pectinata

What is the common name of Acrolophozia pectinata?

Acrolophozia

Where is Acrolophozia pectinata found?

Acrolophozia pectinata is found in moist, shady areas of the eastern United States

Species in the Gymnomitriaceae family

Acrolophozia sulcata, Acrolophozia fuegiana, Acrolophozia pectinata, Cryptocoleopsis imbricata, Gymnomitrion bolivianum, Gymnomitrion minutulum, Gymnomitrion nigrum, Gymnomitrion subintegrum, Gymnomitrion concinnatum, Gymnomitrion corallioides, Gymnomitrion laceratum, Gymnomitrion obtusatum, Gymnomitrion pacificum, Gymnomitrion crenulatum, Gymnomitrion mucrophorum, Gymnomitrion crenatilobum, Gymnomitrion sinense, Gymnomitrion moralesae, Gymnomitrion verrucosum, Gymnomitrion strictum, Gymnomitrion setaceum, Gymnomitrion atrofilum, Gymnomitrion obtusum, Gymnomitrion mucronulatum, Gymnomitrion noguchianum, Gymnomitrion obtusilobum, Gymnomitrion truncato-apiculata, Gymnomitrion adustum, Gymnomitrion africanum, Gymnomitrion alpinum, Gymnomitrion asperulatum, Gymnomitrion brevissimum, Gymnomitrion commutatum, Gymnomitrion crystallocaulon, Gymnomitrion faurieanum, Gymnomitrion fissum, Gymnomitrion incompletum, Gymnomitrion kamchaticum, Gymnomitrion parvitextum, Gymnomitrion revolutum, Gymnomitrion rubidum, Gymnomitrion schusterianum, Gymnomitrion sichuanicum, Marsupella arctica, Marsupella boeckii, Marsupella bolanderi, Marsupella condensata, Marsupella emarginata, Marsupella funckii, Marsupella paroica,

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: 35206988: Based on data supplied by Bryonames