Acrobolbus africanus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
africanus
ID:
1423898
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pearson) Briscoe
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa. 202(1): 59. 2015
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001440063
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acrobolbus africanus (also called 'African Acrobolbus' and 'African-leaf Acrobolbus', among many other common names) is a small, cushion-forming moss found in the Southern Hemisphere. It has a yellow-green color and is characterized by its small, densely-packed leaves. It is native to South America, South Africa, and Australia, and is typically found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Acrobolbus africanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acrobolbus africanus is a small, white, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acrobolbus africanus is a species of liverwort that can be propagated by spores or stem fragments. It is best grown in moist, shady conditions and prefers a soil pH of 4.5-6.5. It can be grown in a variety of substrates, such as sand, peat, or loam.
Where to Find Acrobolbus africanus
Acrobolbus africanus can be found in the Western Cape province of South Africa.
Acrobolbus africanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acrobolbus africanus?
Acrobolbus africanus
What is the natural habitat of Acrobolbus africanus?
Dry deciduous forests
What are the uses of Acrobolbus africanus?
Used as a medicinal plant, for fodder, and for fuel
Species in the Acrobolbus genus
Acrobolbus ciliatus, Acrobolbus cinerascens, Acrobolbus lophocoleoides, Acrobolbus saccatus, Acrobolbus surculosus, Acrobolbus tenellus, Acrobolbus wilsonii, Acrobolbus spinifolius, Acrobolbus antillanus, Acrobolbus ochrophyllus, Acrobolbus africanus, Acrobolbus anisodontus, Acrobolbus azoricus, Acrobolbus concinnus, Acrobolbus cuneifolius, Acrobolbus epiphytus, Acrobolbus flavicans, Acrobolbus gradsteinii, Acrobolbus integrifolius, Acrobolbus knightii, Acrobolbus kunkelii, Acrobolbus laxus, Acrobolbus limbatus, Acrobolbus madeirensis, Acrobolbus papillosus, Acrobolbus perpusillus, Acrobolbus plagiochiloides, Acrobolbus pseudosaccatus, Acrobolbus renifolius, Acrobolbus ruwenzorensis, Acrobolbus setaceus, Acrobolbus setulosus, Acrobolbus sumatranus, Acrobolbus urvilleanus, Acrobolbus viridis,
Species in the Acrobolbaceae family
Acrobolbus ciliatus, Acrobolbus cinerascens, Acrobolbus lophocoleoides, Acrobolbus saccatus, Acrobolbus surculosus, Acrobolbus tenellus, Acrobolbus wilsonii, Acrobolbus spinifolius, Acrobolbus antillanus, Acrobolbus ochrophyllus, Acrobolbus africanus, Acrobolbus anisodontus, Acrobolbus azoricus, Acrobolbus concinnus, Acrobolbus cuneifolius, Acrobolbus epiphytus, Acrobolbus flavicans, Acrobolbus gradsteinii, Acrobolbus integrifolius, Acrobolbus knightii, Acrobolbus kunkelii, Acrobolbus laxus, Acrobolbus limbatus, Acrobolbus madeirensis, Acrobolbus papillosus, Acrobolbus perpusillus, Acrobolbus plagiochiloides, Acrobolbus pseudosaccatus, Acrobolbus renifolius, Acrobolbus ruwenzorensis, Acrobolbus setaceus, Acrobolbus setulosus, Acrobolbus sumatranus, Acrobolbus urvilleanus, Acrobolbus viridis, Austrolophozia andina, Austrolophozia camensis, Austrolophozia paradoxa, Conoscyphus trapezioides, Conoscyphus koponenii, Enigmella thallina, Goebelobryum unguiculatum, Goebelobryum grossitextum, Goebelobryum vermiculare, Lethocolea congesta, Lethocolea glossophylla, Lethocolea naruto-toganensis, Lethocolea radicosa, Lethocolea indica, Lethocolea javanica,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100412470: Based on data supplied by Bryonames