Yunnanobryon rhyacophilum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhyacophilum
ID:
1041619
Status:
valid
Authors:
Shevock, Ochyra, S. He & D.G. Long
Source:
tro
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Bryologist 114(1): 194 2011
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040957
Common Names
- Yunnanobryon rhyacophilum
- Rhyacophilum Yunnanobryon
- Yunnanobryon Rhyacophilum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Yunnanobryon rhyacophilum (also called Stream-loving Yunnanobryon, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Lejeuneaceae family. It is native to Central America and Mexico. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Yunnanobryon rhyacophilum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a ground cover, and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Yunnanobryon rhyacophilum is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Yunnanobryon rhyacophilum is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium.
Where to Find Yunnanobryon rhyacophilum
Yunnanobryon rhyacophilum is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the countries.
Species in the Yunnanobryon genus
Species in the Regmatodontaceae family
References
James Robert Shevock (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shevock' in the authors string.
David Geoffrey Long (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.G.Long' in the authors string.
Si He (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.He' in the authors string.
Ryszard Ochyra (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ochyra' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100370220: Based on data supplied by Bryonames