Acrobolbus epiphytus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
epiphytus
ID:
1523203
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Colenso) Briscoe
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa. 202(1): 59. 2015
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000009283
Common Names
- Acrobolbus epiphytus
- Acrobolbus flavicans
- Acrobolbus gradsteinii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acrobolbus epiphytus (also called epiphytic liverwort, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Metzgeriaceae. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a flat, lobed thallus. It is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, where it typically grows on rocks and tree trunks in humid forests.
Uses & Benefits
Acrobolbus epiphytus has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acrobolbus epiphytus is small and yellow, with a white center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acrobolbus epiphytus is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Acrobolbus epiphytus
Acrobolbus epiphytus can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Acrobolbus epiphytus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acrobolbus epiphytus?
Acrobolbus epiphytus
What is the common name of Acrobolbus epiphytus?
Acrobolbus epiphytus
What is the family of Acrobolbus epiphytus?
Acrobolbaceae
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: 100412474: Based on data supplied by Bryonames