Status:
valid
Authors:
X.J. Li, Sheng H. Wu & Da C. Zhang
Source:
tro
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 25: 192 2003
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001211467
Common Names
- Aerobryopsis Moss
- Aerobryopsis Aristifolia Moss
- Aristifolia Moss
Description
Aerobryopsis aristifolia (also called Aristate Aerobryopsis, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is found in tropical Asia, specifically in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thalloid body, and grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and on tree trunks.
Uses & Benefits
Aerobryopsis aristifolia is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aerobryopsis aristifolia is a small, yellowish-green, and has a single perianth. Its seed is a small, black, and ovoid. The seedlings are small with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aerobryopsis aristifolia can be propagated by division of the plant or by spore. It prefers a moist, shady environment with a soil pH of 5.5-6.5. It should be grown in a soil that is rich in organic matter and well-draining. It should be kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Aerobryopsis aristifolia
Aerobryopsis aristifolia can be found in Europe, North America, and Asia.
Aerobryopsis aristifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aerobryopsis aristifolia?
Aerobryopsis aristifolia
What type of plant is Aerobryopsis aristifolia?
Liverwort
Where is Aerobryopsis aristifolia found?
South America
Species in the Aerobryopsis genus
Aerobryopsis capensis,
Aerobryopsis cochlearifolia,
Aerobryopsis deflexa,
Aerobryopsis leptosigmata,
Aerobryopsis membranacea,
Aerobryopsis parisii,
Aerobryopsis pulchricoma,
Aerobryopsis striatula,
Aerobryopsis subdivergens,
Aerobryopsis subleptostigmata,
Aerobryopsis vitiana,
Aerobryopsis cirrifolia,
Aerobryopsis fuscescens,
Aerobryopsis aristifolia,
Aerobryopsis yunnanensis,
Aerobryopsis longissima,
Aerobryopsis bauerae,
Aerobryopsis eravikulamensis,
Species in the Meteoriaceae family
Duthiella flaccida,
Duthiella formosana,
Duthiella speciosissima,
Duthiella wallichii,
Duthiella declinata,
Aerobryidium aureonitens,
Aerobryidium crispifolium,
Aerobryidium filamentosum,
Aerobryidium laosiense,
Aerobryidium levieri,
Aerobryidium indicum,
Aerobryopsis capensis,
Aerobryopsis cochlearifolia,
Aerobryopsis deflexa,
Aerobryopsis leptosigmata,
Aerobryopsis membranacea,
Aerobryopsis parisii,
Aerobryopsis pulchricoma,
Aerobryopsis striatula,
Aerobryopsis subdivergens,
Aerobryopsis subleptostigmata,
Aerobryopsis vitiana,
Aerobryopsis cirrifolia,
Aerobryopsis fuscescens,
Aerobryopsis aristifolia,
Aerobryopsis yunnanensis,
Aerobryopsis longissima,
Aerobryopsis bauerae,
Aerobryopsis eravikulamensis,
Barbella angustifolia,
Barbella turgida,
Barbella capillaris,
Barbella compressiramea,
Barbella futunensis,
Barbella horridula,
Barbella kurzii,
Barbella perpinnata,
Barbella rufifolia,
Barbella tenax,
Barbella biformis,
Barbella chrysonema,
Barbella eusebii,
Barbella minuta,
Barbella linearifolia,
Barbellopsis macroblasta,
Barbellopsis trichophora,
Barbellopsis conferva,
Chrysocladium retrorsum,
Cryptopapillaria feae,
Cryptopapillaria chrysoclada,