Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
carcinum
ID:
1524809

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.A.M. Renner & T.C. Wilson

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Telopea. 21: 46. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000010466

Common Names

  • Acromastigum carcinum
  • Carcinum Acromastigum
  • Acromastigum Carcinum

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Description

Acromastigum carcinum (also called Acromastigum, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort. It is a small, leafy plant with a thallose-leafy growth form. It is native to New Caledonia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests.

Uses & Benefits

Acromastigum carcinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acromastigum carcinum has small yellow flowers and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acromastigum carcinum is a small, evergreen, perennial liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It is best grown in humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil in a sheltered, shady location. Propagate by division in spring or autumn, or by spore sowing.

Where to Find Acromastigum carcinum

Acromastigum carcinum can be found in the temperate regions of Europe.

Acromastigum carcinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acromastigum carcinum?

Acromastigum carcinum

What is the common name of Acromastigum carcinum?

Crusty Acromastigum

Where is Acromastigum carcinum found?

Acromastigum carcinum is found in North America, Europe, and Asia

Species in the Acromastigum genus

Acromastigum anisostomum, Acromastigum bancanum, Acromastigum bifidum, Acromastigum brotheri, Acromastigum capillare, Acromastigum colensoanum, Acromastigum cunninghamii, Acromastigum echinatiforme, Acromastigum echinatum, Acromastigum exiguum, Acromastigum exile, Acromastigum filum, Acromastigum fimbriatum, Acromastigum inaequilaterum, Acromastigum integrifolium, Acromastigum laetevirens, Acromastigum linganum, Acromastigum mooreanum, Acromastigum obliquatum, Acromastigum tenax, Acromastigum verticale, Acromastigum moratii, Acromastigum pusillum, Acromastigum stellare, Acromastigum rigidum, Acromastigum subechinatiforme, Acromastigum adaptatum, Acromastigum divaricatum, Acromastigum longirete, Acromastigum fumosum, Acromastigum furcatifolium, Acromastigum herzogii, Acromastigum homodictyon, Acromastigum implexum, Acromastigum interstisiale, Acromastigum laevigatum, Acromastigum lamyi, Acromastigum leptophyllum, Acromastigum lobuliferum, Acromastigum marginatum, Acromastigum microstichum, Acromastigum prismaticale, Acromastigum stenophyllum, Acromastigum aurescens, Acromastigum caledonicum, Acromastigum carcinum, Acromastigum cavifolium, Acromastigum curtilobum,

Species in the Lepidoziaceae family

Acromastigum anisostomum, Acromastigum bancanum, Acromastigum bifidum, Acromastigum brotheri, Acromastigum capillare, Acromastigum colensoanum, Acromastigum cunninghamii, Acromastigum echinatiforme, Acromastigum echinatum, Acromastigum exiguum, Acromastigum exile, Acromastigum filum, Acromastigum fimbriatum, Acromastigum inaequilaterum, Acromastigum integrifolium, Acromastigum laetevirens, Acromastigum linganum, Acromastigum mooreanum, Acromastigum obliquatum, Acromastigum tenax, Acromastigum verticale, Acromastigum moratii, Acromastigum pusillum, Acromastigum stellare, Acromastigum rigidum, Acromastigum subechinatiforme, Acromastigum adaptatum, Acromastigum divaricatum, Acromastigum longirete, Acromastigum fumosum, Acromastigum furcatifolium, Acromastigum herzogii, Acromastigum homodictyon, Acromastigum implexum, Acromastigum interstisiale, Acromastigum laevigatum, Acromastigum lamyi, Acromastigum leptophyllum, Acromastigum lobuliferum, Acromastigum marginatum, Acromastigum microstichum, Acromastigum prismaticale, Acromastigum stenophyllum, Acromastigum aurescens, Acromastigum caledonicum, Acromastigum carcinum, Acromastigum cavifolium, Acromastigum curtilobum, Amazoopsis diplopoda, Amazoopsis gracilis,

References

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100472795: Based on data supplied by Bryonames