Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
decurvum
ID:
1211265

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) Grolle

Source:
tro

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 23: 59 1960

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001210603



Common Names

  • Decurvum Saccogynidium
  • Saccogynidium decurvum
  • Decurvum Saccogynidium


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Description

Saccogynidium decurvum (also called Saccogynidium decurvum, among many other common names) is a small, delicate liverwort with a thallus that is only a few millimeters wide. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is most commonly found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Saccogynidium decurvum is a species of liverwort that is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saccogynidium decurvum is small, yellow-green in color, and has three petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saccogynidium decurvum is a small, perennial, evergreen liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spore sowing or division of the plant. To propagate by spore sowing, collect the spores and sow them on a moist, sterile medium. To propagate by division, carefully separate the plant into smaller pieces and replant in moist, shady areas.

Where to Find Saccogynidium decurvum

Saccogynidium decurvum can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America, particularly in the Amazon region.

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

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
Riclef Grolle (1934-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grolle' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35212513: Based on data supplied by Bryonames