Acrobolbus renifolius - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
renifolius
ID:
1523217
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hässel & Solari) Briscoe & J.J. Engel
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa. 202(1): 60. 2015
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000009295
Common Names
- Renifolius Acrobolbus
- Acrobolbus Renifolius
- Renifolius Acrobolbus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acrobolbus renifolius (also called 'Kidney-leaved Acrobolbus', among many other common names) is a species of moss that is native to Europe, Asia and North America. It is found in wet habitats, such as bogs, wet meadows and wet woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Acrobolbus renifolius is used as an ornamental plant and is often used in terrariums.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acrobolbus renifolius is a small, yellow-green cup-shaped structure with a short stalk. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and yellow-green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acrobolbus renifolius is a small moss species that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated by spores or division. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium such as vermiculite or peat moss. The moss should be kept in a humid environment with bright, indirect light. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Division can be done by carefully separating the moss into smaller pieces and replanting them in moist soil.
Where to Find Acrobolbus renifolius
Acrobolbus renifolius is found in Europe and North Africa.
Acrobolbus renifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acrobolbus renifolius?
Acrobolbus renifolius
What is the common name of Acrobolbus renifolius?
Reniform Moss
What are the habitat requirements of Acrobolbus renifolius?
Acrobolbus renifolius prefers moist, shady habitats with acidic soil and plenty of organic matter.
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: 100412487: Based on data supplied by Bryonames