Jaffueliobryum williamsii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Grimmiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
williamsii
ID:
1207632
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Deguchi) Delgad.
Source:
tro
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 22: 295 2000
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206970
Common Names
- Jaffueliobryum williamsii
- Williamsii Jaffueliobryum
- Williamsii Jaffueliobryum Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Jaffueliobryum williamsii (also called Jaffueliobryum, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Lejeuneaceae family. It is found in the tropical regions of the world, growing in moist and shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Jaffueliobryum williamsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jaffueliobryum williamsii has small, yellow-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have a single, small leaf that is divided into two lobes.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Jaffueliobryum williamsii is a small, evergreen, perennial liverwort that can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a pot or in a shady garden bed. When propagating by division, divide the plant into small pieces and replant in moist soil. When propagating by spore sowing, collect the spores and sow them on a moist, sterile medium. Keep the medium moist and in a shady area until the spores germinate and the new plants are established.
Where to Find Jaffueliobryum williamsii
Jaffueliobryum williamsii can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida.
Species in the Jaffueliobryum genus
Species in the Ptychomitriaceae family
Coscinodontella bryanii, Aligrimmia peruviana, Campylostelium saxicola, Campylostelium strictum, Campylostelium pitardii, Campylostelium brachycarpum, Campylostelium laegerae, Indusiella thianschanica, Indusiella stellata, Jaffueliobryum arsenei, Jaffueliobryum latifolium, Jaffueliobryum raui, Jaffueliobryum wrightii, Jaffueliobryum williamsii, Ptychomitriopsis africana, Ptychomitriopsis aloinoides, Ptychomitrium diexaratum, Ptychomitrium acutifolium, Ptychomitrium altaicum, Ptychomitrium australe, Ptychomitrium barrii, Ptychomitrium cockerellae, Ptychomitrium crassinervium, Ptychomitrium crispatum, Ptychomitrium cucullatifolium, Ptychomitrium deltorii, Ptychomitrium dentatum, Ptychomitrium drummondii, Ptychomitrium fauriei, Ptychomitrium fernandesianum, Ptychomitrium fluviatile, Ptychomitrium formosicum, Ptychomitrium gardneri, Ptychomitrium helenicum, Ptychomitrium hieronymi, Ptychomitrium incurvum, Ptychomitrium indicum, Ptychomitrium isoskelos, Ptychomitrium lepidomitrium, Ptychomitrium ligulatum, Ptychomitrium lindmanii, Ptychomitrium linearifolium, Ptychomitrium mittenii, Ptychomitrium nigrescens, Ptychomitrium polyphyllum, Ptychomitrium sellowianum, Ptychomitrium serratum, Ptychomitrium sinense, Ptychomitrium subcrispatum, Ptychomitrium subcylindricum,
References
Claudio Delgadillo (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Delgad.' in the authors string.
Hironori Deguchi (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Deguchi' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35207741: Based on data supplied by Bryonames