Leiomitra paraphyllina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paraphyllina
ID:
1200989
Status:
valid
Authors:
Spruce
Source:
tro
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Bot. Soc. Edinburgh 15: 350 1885
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001200327
Common Names
- Leiomitra
- Paraphyllina
- Leiomitra Paraphyllina
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leiomitra paraphyllina (also called Leiomitra paraphyllina, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is found in Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows on the bark of trees in moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Leiomitra paraphyllina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It is also used as a food source for fish and other aquatic animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leiomitra paraphyllina has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single ovary and three stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
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Leiomitra paraphyllina can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus. Cultivation requires a moist, shaded environment and a substrate of humus-rich soil. The plant should be kept in a temperature range of 10-20°C and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Leiomitra paraphyllina
Leiomitra paraphyllina can be found in South America.
Leiomitra paraphyllina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leiomitra paraphyllina?
Leiomitra paraphyllina
What is the common name of Leiomitra paraphyllina?
Paraphyllous Leiomitra
What is the family of Leiomitra paraphyllina?
Lejeuneaceae
Species in the Leiomitra genus
Leiomitra flaccida, Leiomitra paraphyllina, Leiomitra tomentosa, Leiomitra lanata, Leiomitra mastigophoroides, Leiomitra smaragdina, Leiomitra hirticaulis, Leiomitra elegans, Leiomitra argentea, Leiomitra brevifissa, Leiomitra breviseta, Leiomitra capillata, Leiomitra elliottii, Leiomitra merrillana, Leiomitra patriciana, Leiomitra robusta, Leiomitra sprucei,
Species in the Trichocoleaceae family
Eotrichocolea polycantha, Eotrichocolea polyacantha, Eotrichocolea furukii, Leiomitra flaccida, Leiomitra paraphyllina, Leiomitra tomentosa, Leiomitra lanata, Leiomitra mastigophoroides, Leiomitra smaragdina, Leiomitra hirticaulis, Leiomitra elegans, Leiomitra argentea, Leiomitra brevifissa, Leiomitra breviseta, Leiomitra capillata, Leiomitra elliottii, Leiomitra merrillana, Leiomitra patriciana, Leiomitra robusta, Leiomitra sprucei, Trichocolea japonica, Trichocolea tomentella, Trichocolea udarii, Trichocolea filicaulis, Trichocolea gracillima, Trichocolea hatcheri, Trichocolea iriomotensis, Trichocolea magna, Trichocolea mollissima, Trichocolea pauciseta, Trichocolea pluma, Trichocolea rigida, Trichocolea rudimentaris,
References
Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35191096: Based on data supplied by Bryonames