Andrewsianthus kinabaluensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kinabaluensis
ID:
1211751
Status:
valid
Authors:
N. Kitag.
Source:
tro
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 33: 205. f. 1 1970
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001211089
Common Names
- Andrewsianthus kinabaluensis
- Kinabalu Andrewsianthus
- Kinabalu's Andrewsianthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Andrewsianthus kinabaluensis (also called 'Kinabalu liverwort', among many other common names) is a small, cushion-shaped liverwort that grows up to 1 cm tall. It is native to Europe, Asia, North America, and South America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Andrewsianthus kinabaluensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Andrewsianthus kinabaluensis has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a single row. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Andrewsianthus kinabaluensis can be propagated by spores, which are spread by wind or water. It can be cultivated in moist, shady areas with plenty of organic matter. It prefers acidic soils and can tolerate temperatures up to 30°C.
Where to Find Andrewsianthus kinabaluensis
Andrewsianthus kinabaluensis can be found in Mount Kinabalu, Borneo.
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
Naofumi Kitagawa (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Kitag.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35213191: Based on data supplied by Bryonames