Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
yunnanensis
ID:
1212130

Status:
valid

Authors:
X.J. Li & Da C. Zhang

Source:
tro

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 25: 194 2003

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001211468

Common Names

  • Yunnanensis Moss
  • Aerobryopsis Yunnanensis Moss
  • Aerobryopsis Moss

Searching for Aerobryopsis yunnanensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Aerobryopsis yunnanensis (also called Yunnan 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 yunnanensis 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 yunnanensis 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.

Searching for Aerobryopsis yunnanensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Aerobryopsis yunnanensis 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 yunnanensis

Aerobryopsis yunnanensis can be found in Europe, North America, and Asia.

Aerobryopsis yunnanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aerobryopsis yunnanensis?

Aerobryopsis yunnanensis

What type of plant is Aerobryopsis yunnanensis?

Liverwort

Where is Aerobryopsis yunnanensis found?

South America

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,

References

Xing Jiang Li (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.J.Li' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35213822: Based on data supplied by Bryonames