Pterogoniadelphus esquirolii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
esquirolii
ID:
1213568
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thér.) Ochyra & Zijlstra
Source:
tro
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Taxon 53: 811 2004
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001212906
Common Names
- Esquirolii Pterogoniadelphus
- Pterogoniadelphus Esquirolii
- Esquirolii Leafy Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pterogoniadelphus esquirolii (also called Pterogoniadelphus esquirolii, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Pterogoniadelphaceae family. It is a small, yellow-green plant that grows in tufts or mats. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia, and can be found in moist forests, grasslands, and other habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pterogoniadelphus esquirolii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil in areas prone to erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pterogoniadelphus esquirolii has small, yellow flowers, which are borne on short stalks. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf with a pointed tip.
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Cultivation and propagation of Pterogoniadelphus esquirolii can be done through division of the plant or by spore sowing. Division of the plant should be done in spring or autumn. For spore sowing, the spores should be sown on a sterile, moist substrate and kept in a bright, humid environment. The substrate should be kept moist but not wet. Once the plants have germinated, they can be transferred to a larger pot with a suitable substrate.
Where to Find Pterogoniadelphus esquirolii
Pterogoniadelphus esquirolii is native to Europe and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Species in the Pterogoniadelphus genus
Species in the Leucodontaceae family
Dozya japonica, Eoleucodon pacificus, Leucodon atrovirens, Leucodon brachypus, Leucodon canariensis, Leucodon coreensis, Leucodon cryptotheca, Leucodon curvirostris, Leucodon dracaenae, Leucodon exaltatus, Leucodon felipponei, Leucodon flagellaris, Leucodon flagelliformis, Leucodon immersus, Leucodon julaceus, Leucodon laxifolius, Leucodon luteus, Leucodon nipponicus, Leucodon pendulus, Leucodon rutenbergii, Leucodon sapporensis, Leucodon sciuroides, Leucodon secundus, Leucodon sinensis, Leucodon subulatus, Leucodon treleasei, Leucodon tibeticus, Leucodon giganteus, Leucodon formosanus, Leucodon sphaerocarpus, Leucodon temperatus, Leucodon jaegerinaceus, Leucodon alpinus, Leucodon sohayakiensis, Pterogoniadelphus assimilis, Pterogoniadelphus esquirolii, Scabridens sinensis,
References
Ryszard Ochyra (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ochyra' in the authors string.
Irénée Thériot (1859-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thér.' in the authors string.
Geertje Zijlstra (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zijlstra' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35215563: Based on data supplied by Bryonames