Andrewsianthus bidens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bidens
ID:
1212874
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mitt. ex Steph.) R.M. Schust.
Source:
tro
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001212212
Common Names
- Andrewsianthus bidens
- Two-toothed Andrewsianthus
- Two-toothed Bogmoss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Andrewsianthus bidens (also called Andrewsianthus bidens, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-brown, cup-shaped liverwort. It is native to New Zealand, and is found in damp, shady places in lowland and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Andrewsianthus bidens has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Andrewsianthus bidens has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Andrewsianthus bidens is best done by division in spring or early summer. The rhizomes can be divided and replanted in well-draining soil. Propagation can also be done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, well-draining soil.
Where to Find Andrewsianthus bidens
Andrewsianthus bidens can be found in the temperate and subtropical regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
Andrewsianthus bidens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andrewsianthus bidens?
Andrewsianthus bidens
What is the common name of Andrewsianthus bidens?
Two-toothed Andrewsianthus
What is the habitat of Andrewsianthus bidens?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Africa, Asia, and Australia
Species in the Andrewsianthus genus
Andrewsianthus bilobus, Andrewsianthus zantenii, Andrewsianthus koponenii, Andrewsianthus cavifolius, Andrewsianthus aberrans, Andrewsianthus perigonialis, Andrewsianthus hodgsoniae, Andrewsianthus scabrellus, Andrewsianthus sphenoloboides, Andrewsianthus bidens, Andrewsianthus carinatus, Andrewsianthus chimbuensis, Andrewsianthus kinabaluensis, Andrewsianthus marionensis, Andrewsianthus mizutanii, Andrewsianthus papillosus, Andrewsianthus puniceus, Andrewsianthus recurvifolius, Andrewsianthus sundaicus,
Species in the Lophoziaceae family
Andrewsianthus bilobus, Andrewsianthus zantenii, Andrewsianthus koponenii, Andrewsianthus cavifolius, Andrewsianthus aberrans, Andrewsianthus perigonialis, Andrewsianthus hodgsoniae, Andrewsianthus scabrellus, Andrewsianthus sphenoloboides, Andrewsianthus bidens, Andrewsianthus carinatus, Andrewsianthus chimbuensis, Andrewsianthus kinabaluensis, Andrewsianthus marionensis, Andrewsianthus mizutanii, Andrewsianthus papillosus, Andrewsianthus puniceus, Andrewsianthus recurvifolius, Andrewsianthus sundaicus, Gerhildiella rossneriana, Heterogemma laxa, Heterogemma capitata, Lophozia pacifica, Lophozia ascendens, Lophozia guttulata, Lophozia latifolia, Lophozia ventricosa, Lophozia silvicola, Lophozia wenzelii, Lophozia laxepinnata, Lophozia serpens, Lophozia subdichotoma, Lophozia tenuicula, Lophozia longiflora, Lophozia silvicoloides, Lophozia ciliata, Lophozia savicziae, Lophozia lacerata, Lophozia pallida, Lophozia schusterana, Lophozia lantratoviae, Lophozia austrosibirica, Lophozia murmanica, Lophozia koreana, Lophozia obscura, Lophozia parciformis, Lophozia svalbardensis, Lophozia udarii, Lophozia fuscovirens, Lophozia indica,
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: 35214700: Based on data supplied by Bryonames