Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
bartlettii
ID:
1212334

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.A. Crum & Steere) Hedenäs & J. Muñoz

Source:
tro

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. 89: 36 2003

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001211672





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Description

Vittia bartlettii (also called Bartlett's liverwort, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is found in Central and South America, where it grows on rocks, tree trunks, and soil. It has a bright green color and a thallus that is composed of flat, overlapping lobes.

Uses & Benefits

Vittia bartlettii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating wounds and skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vittia bartlettii has small, white flowers that are arranged in a single row along the stem. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vittia bartlettii can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil mix and keep the temperature between 18-21°C. The seeds should germinate within 2-3 weeks. When propagating by division, divide the rhizomes into sections and replant them in the soil. Keep the soil moist and the temperature between 18-21°C. The divisions should begin to grow within a few weeks.

Where to Find Vittia bartlettii

Vittia bartlettii can be found in moist, shady areas in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

Species in the Amblystegiaceae family

Tomentypnum nitens, Tomentypnum falcifolium, Tomentypnum involutum, Tomentypnum vittii, Amblystegium arvernense, Amblystegium glaziovii, Amblystegium serpens, Amblystegium sparsile, Amblystegium speirophyllum, Amblystegium subulatum, Amblystegium tenuifolium, Amblystegium chalaropelma, Amblystegium patenti-flexuosum, Amblystegium stricto-serpens, Amblystegium camisassae, Amblystegium calcareum, Amblystegium pseudosubtile, Anacamptodon africanus, Anacamptodon amblystegioides, Anacamptodon cubensis, Anacamptodon fortunei, Anacamptodon latidens, Anacamptodon splachnoides, Anacamptodon validinervis, Anacamptodon wattsii, Anacamptodon compactus, Anacamptodon marginatus, Anacamptodon minimus, Anacamptodon kamchaticus, Anacamptodon touwii, Bryostreimannia turgida, Campylium squarrosulum, Campylium amblystegioides, Campylium annamense, Campylium chrysophyllum, Campylium glaucocarpoides, Campylium insubricum, Campylium stellatum, Campylium zemliae, Campylium gollanii, Campylium longicuspis, Campylium laxifolium, Campylium protensum, Campylium bambergeri, Campylium hylocomioides, Conardia compacta, Cratoneuron filicinum, Cratoneuron curvicaule, Cratoneuropsis relaxa, Cratoneuropsis chilensis,

References

Jesús Muñoz (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Muñoz' in the authors string.
William Campbell Steere (1907-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steere' in the authors string.
Lars Hedenäs (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedenäs' in the authors string.
Howard Alvin Crum (1922-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Crum' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35214066: Based on data supplied by Bryonames