Status:
valid
Authors:
H. Akiyama & Suleiman
Source:
tro
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Bryol. Res. 8: 184 2003
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001211530
Common Names
- Trismegistia maliauensis
- Maliau Trismegistia
- Maliau Liverwort
Description
Trismegistia maliauensis (also called Trismegistia maliauensis, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is native to South Africa, where it is found in moist habitats such as streams, swamps, and seepages. It is a small, yellowish-green plant with a flattened thallus and small, rounded lobes.
Uses & Benefits
Trismegistia maliauensis is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trismegistia maliauensis has small, yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and round. Its seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trismegistia maliauensis is a small, epiphytic liverwort that grows in humid tropical forests. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the thalli. It prefers a moist, shady environment and should be grown in a potting mix of equal parts of peat and sand. The potting mix should be kept moist but not soggy. The plant should be fertilized every two to three months with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Trismegistia maliauensis
Trismegistia maliauensis is found in Malaysia, on the Maliau Basin. It is typically found in moist, shady areas, such as in bogs, fens, and wet woods.
Trismegistia maliauensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trismegistia maliauensis?
Trismegistia maliauensis
What type of plant is Trismegistia maliauensis?
Trismegistia maliauensis is a liverwort.
Where does Trismegistia maliauensis grow?
Trismegistia maliauensis grows in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Species in the Trismegistia genus
Species in the Pylaisiadelphaceae family
Gammiella pterogonioides,
Gammiella koningsbergeri,
Gammiella panchienii,
Hageniella assamica,
Hageniella isopterygioides,
Hageniella sikkimensis,
Hageniella micans,
Isopterygium affusum,
Isopterygium albescens,
Isopterygium ambreanum,
Isopterygium annamense,
Isopterygium antsihanakense,
Isopterygium antunesii,
Isopterygium applanatum,
Isopterygium aquaticum,
Isopterygium argillicola,
Isopterygium argyroleucum,
Isopterygium assamicum,
Isopterygium asymmetricum,
Isopterygium austrodenticulatum,
Isopterygium bancanum,
Isopterygium battakense,
Isopterygium baurii,
Isopterygium borneense,
Isopterygium brevicuspis,
Isopterygium brevisetum,
Isopterygium brownii,
Isopterygium byssaceum,
Isopterygium byssobolax,
Isopterygium candidulum,
Isopterygium chalarophyllum,
Isopterygium chryseolum,
Isopterygium citrinellum,
Isopterygium clerophilum,
Isopterygium combae,
Isopterygium complanatulum,
Isopterygium conangium,
Isopterygium congoanum,
Isopterygium courtoisii,
Isopterygium cratericola,
Isopterygium dewevrei,
Isopterygium elodes,
Isopterygium exiguum,
Isopterygium exile,
Isopterygium fallax,
Isopterygium filamentosum,
Isopterygium fissum,
Isopterygium fruticola,
Isopterygium gabonense,
Isopterygium gibbosulum,
References
Monica Suleiman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Suleiman' in the authors string.