Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
antillanus
ID:
1207820

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M. Schust.

Source:
tro

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 90: 143. f. 13–14 2001

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207158



Common Names

  • Acrobolbus antillanus
  • Antillanus Acrobolbus Moss
  • Antillanus Acrobolbus


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Description

Acrobolbus antillanus (also called 'Antillean Liverwort', among many other common names) is a small, liverwort species native to Europe and North America. It is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Acrobolbus antillanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acrobolbus antillanus has small yellow flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acrobolbus antillanus is propagated by spores. It is a tropical species and requires warm, humid conditions for cultivation. It can be grown on a variety of substrates, including soil, moss, and sand. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Acrobolbus antillanus

Acrobolbus antillanus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Guatemala, Panama, and Colombia.

Acrobolbus antillanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acrobolbus antillanus?

Acrobolbus antillanus

What is the common name of Acrobolbus antillanus?

Antillean Acrobolbus

What type of plant is Acrobolbus antillanus?

A liverwort

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

Rudolf Mathias Schuster (1921-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Schust.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35207973: Based on data supplied by Bryonames