Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
tubulosum
ID:
1198316

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Grolle

Source:
tro

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 28: 101 1965

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001197654

Common Names

  • Anastrophyllum tubulosum
  • Tubulous Anastrophyllum
  • Tubulous Leafy Liverwort

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Description

Anastrophyllum tubulosum (also called Anastrophyllum tubulosum, among many other common names) is a small, green liverwort species, native to the Northern Hemisphere. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Anastrophyllum tubulosum is a species of liverwort that can be used as a decorative plant in terrariums and aquariums, as well as a food source for animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anastrophyllum tubulosum has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, round, black seeds. Its seedlings are small, with a single, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anastrophyllum tubulosum can be propagated by spores. The spores are spread by wind and water, and can be collected from the underside of the leaves. Cultivation requires a moist, shaded environment, and the plants should be kept moist at all times. The plants can be grown in a pot or in a terrarium, and should be fertilized occasionally.

Where to Find Anastrophyllum tubulosum

Anastrophyllum tubulosum is native to Central and South America.

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,

References

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' 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: 35187245: Based on data supplied by Bryonames