Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
filum
ID:
1200598

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steph.) A. Evans

Source:
tro

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bryol., Suppl. 3: 31 1934

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001199936

Common Names

  • Acromastigum filum
  • Filum Acromastigum Moss
  • Acromastigum Filum Moss

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Description

Acromastigum filum (also called Acromastigum filum, among many other common names) is a small, thin, leafy liverwort that is found in moist, shady forests in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a bright green color and is characterized by its small, round leaves and branching stems. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is commonly found in moist, shady forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Acromastigum filum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acromastigum filum var. papillosum N. Kitag.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acromastigum filum has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne on short stalks. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acromastigum filum is a small, evergreen liverwort that is native to South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. To propagate, simply divide the plant into smaller pieces and replant them in moist soil. Keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Acromastigum filum

Acromastigum filum can be found in moist, shady areas 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

Alexander William Evans (1868-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Evans' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35190574: Based on data supplied by Bryonames