Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
alpinum
ID:
1201086

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 6: 103 1917

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001200424

Common Names

  • Anastrophyllum Alpinum
  • Alpine Anastrophyllum
  • Alpine Anastrophyl

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Description

Anastrophyllum alpinum (also called Anastrophyllum alpinum, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It has a thalloid form, and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is native to the temperate regions of North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Anastrophyllum alpinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anastrophyllum alpinum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anastrophyllum alpinum is a small, evergreen, perennial moss that forms dense, bright green cushions. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, shady locations and can tolerate full sun if kept moist. It can be propagated by division or by spores. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, moist environment until they germinate. Once established, it can be divided into smaller clumps and transplanted to other areas.

Where to Find Anastrophyllum alpinum

Anastrophyllum alpinum can be found in Japan and Korea.

Anastrophyllum alpinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anastrophyllum alpinum?

Anastrophyllum alpinum

What type of plant is Anastrophyllum alpinum?

A liverwort

What is the habitat of Anastrophyllum alpinum?

It is found in moist, shady places such as forests, woodlands, and grasslands

Species in the Anastrophyllaceae family

Anastrepta orcadensis, Anastrophyllum assimile, Anastrophyllum donnianum, Anastrophyllum michauxii, Anastrophyllum auritum, Anastrophyllum stellatum, Anastrophyllum tubulosum, Anastrophyllum piligerum, Anastrophyllum ciliatum, Anastrophyllum esenbeckii, Anastrophyllum joergensenii, Anastrophyllum nigrescens, Anastrophyllum ellipticum, Anastrophyllum squarrosum, Anastrophyllum alpinum, Anastrophyllum divergens, Anastrophyllum fissum, Anastrophyllum obtusum, Barbilophozia barbata, Barbilophozia hatcheri, Barbilophozia lycopodioides, Barbilophozia rubescens, Barbilophozia sudetica, Biantheridion undulifolium, Chandonanthus squarrosus, Crossocalyx hellerianus, Crossocalyx tenuis, Gymnocolea inflata, Hamatostrepta concinna, Hattoria yakushimensis, Isopaches bicrenatus, Isopaches decolorans, Isopaches alboviridis, Isopaches pumicicola, Neoorthocaulis attenuatus, Neoorthocaulis binsteadii, Neoorthocaulis floerkei, Neoorthocaulis hyperboreus, Orthocaulis atlanticus, Orthocaulis cavifolius, Plicanthus giganteus, Plicanthus hirtellus, Plicanthus birmensis, Plicanthus difficilis, Schljakovia kunzeana, Schljakovianthus quadrilobus, Sphenolobopsis pearsonii, Sphenolobus minutus, Sphenolobus saxicola, Sphenolobus austroamericanus,