Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
myriocarpus
ID:
1208242

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Carrington) Lindb. & Kaal. ex Pearson

Source:
tro

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Hepat. Brit. Isl. 201 1900

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207580

Common Names

  • Eremonotus myriocarpus
  • Myriocarpus Leafy Liverwort
  • Myriocarpus Leaf-liverwort

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Description

Eremonotus myriocarpus (also called Eremonotus myriocarpus, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Metzgeriaceae. It is native to the Southern Hemisphere, where it is found in the Andes Mountains of South America. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as wet rocks and tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Eremonotus myriocarpus is a species of liverwort that is used as a decorative plant in aquariums, terrariums, and vivariums. It is also used in landscaping to provide a naturalistic look.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eremonotus myriocarpus has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single anther, and its seeds are small and brown. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremonotus myriocarpus is a small, perennial liverwort that is native to Europe and North America. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady areas with acidic soil and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It is best grown in a terrarium or in a moist, shady area in the garden.

Where to Find Eremonotus myriocarpus

Eremonotus myriocarpus is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Species in the Eremonotus genus

Species in the Jungermanniaceae family

Delavayella serrata, Eremonotus myriocarpus, Jungermannia konstantinovae, Jungermannia atrovirens, Jungermannia exsertifolia, Jungermannia polaris, Jungermannia pumila, Jungermannia dubioides, Jungermannia eucordifolia, Jungermannia ovato-trigona, Jungermannia quadridigitata, Jungermannia borealis, Jungermannia hexagona, Jungermannia riparia, Jungermannia erectii, Jungermannia amakawana, Jungermannia mairangii, Jungermannia gollanii, Jungermannia afoninae, Jungermannia incerta, Jungermannia quadridentata, Jungermannia submersa, Jungermannia submersa, Jungermannia chinensis, Jungermannia sullivantiana, Jungermannia exigua, Jungermannia supina, Jungermannia oblongifolia, Jungermannia fernandeziana, Jungermannia amentacea, Jungermannia tenuis, Jungermannia lateriflora, Jungermannia lescuriana, Jungermannia sauteri, Jungermannia cordata, Jungermannia peltata, Jungermannia crenulata, Jungermannia schmideliana, Jungermannia creutzeri, Jungermannia uncifolia, Jungermannia longiretis, Jungermannia secunda, Jungermannia serpillifolia, Jungermannia vernicosa, Jungermannia viridis, Jungermannia mastigophora, Jungermannia sinuata, Jungermannia bipinnata, Jungermannia michelii, Jungermannia digitata,

References

William Henry Pearson (1849-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pearson' in the authors string.
Benjamin Carrington (1827-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carrington' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35208455: Based on data supplied by Bryonames