Status:
valid
Authors:
Bakalin & Vilnet
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
The Bryologist. 123(1): 53. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000008643
Common Names
- Vietnamiella epiphytica
- Epiphytic Vietnamiella
- Vietnamiella Epiphytica
Description
Vietnamiella epiphytica (also called epiphytic liverwort, among many other common names) is a small plant with a creeping stem and small leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in moist soil and on rocks in forests, meadows, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Vietnamiella epiphytica is a species of moss found in the tropical rainforests of South East Asia. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and its leaves are used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vietnamiella epiphytica has small, yellowish-green flowers, with a single anther and a single stigma. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vietnamiella epiphytica can be propagated by spores or by dividing the plant. It prefers a moist, humus-rich soil in a shady spot. It can be grown in a terrarium or in a pot with a lid to maintain humidity.
Where to Find Vietnamiella epiphytica
Vietnamiella epiphytica can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Vietnamiella epiphytica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vietnamiella epiphytica?
Vietnamiella epiphytica
What is the common name of Vietnamiella epiphytica?
Epiphytic Bladderwort
Where is Vietnamiella epiphytica found?
Northern Europe, North America, and Asia
Species in the Vietnamiella genus
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,