Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevifolia
ID:
1531824

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gottsche & Rabenh.) Steph.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia. 32(1): 27. 1893

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000016309



Common Names

  • Aneura brevifolia
  • Brevifolia Aneura
  • Brevifolia Riccardia Moss


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Description

Aneura brevifolia (also called Short-leaved liverwort, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort that is found in Europe, North America, and East Asia. It is a small, cushion-forming species that has a bright green color and a smooth texture. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as riverbanks and damp woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Aneura brevifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. Its foliage is attractive and provides a lush, green look to any garden. It is also used as a groundcover to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aneura brevifolia has small, yellowish-green flowers with a four-lobed calyx. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are tiny and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aneura brevifolia can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shaded area with plenty of organic matter in the soil. It prefers acidic soils and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Aneura brevifolia

Aneura brevifolia can be found in the western parts of North America.

Aneura brevifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aneura brevifolia?

Aneura brevifolia

What is the common name of Aneura brevifolia?

Shortleaf liverwort

What is the habitat of Aneura brevifolia?

It is found in moist, shady places, such as in forests, on rocks, and in grasslands.

Species in the Aneura genus

Aneura pinguis, Aneura ledermannii, Aneura marianensis, Aneura crateriformis, Aneura latissima, Aneura macrostachya, Aneura novaecaledoniae, Aneura sharpii, Aneura brasiliensis, Aneura maxima, Aneura blasioides, Aneura eskuchei, Aneura singalangana, Aneura gemmifera, Aneura hirsuta, Aneura subcanaliculata, Aneura keniae, Aneura vincentina, Aneura giangena, Aneura gibbsiana, Aneura gigantea, Aneura glaucescens, Aneura goebeliana, Aneura husteinii, Aneura imbricata, Aneura intermedia, Aneura kaguensis, Aneura latemultifida, Aneura mirabilis, Aneura novaguineensis, Aneura nymanii, Aneura pellucida, Aneura amboinensis, Aneura augustae, Aneura polyantha, Aneura biflora, Aneura puiggarii, Aneura breutelii, Aneura brevifolia, Aneura punctata, Aneura brevissima, Aneura cerebrata, Aneura rodwayi, Aneura roraimensis, Aneura rotangicola, Aneura serrulata, Aneura crinita, Aneura squarrosa, Aneura crumii, Aneura densa,

Species in the Aneuraceae family

Acrostolia alata, Aneura pinguis, Aneura ledermannii, Aneura marianensis, Aneura crateriformis, Aneura latissima, Aneura macrostachya, Aneura novaecaledoniae, Aneura sharpii, Aneura brasiliensis, Aneura maxima, Aneura blasioides, Aneura eskuchei, Aneura singalangana, Aneura gemmifera, Aneura hirsuta, Aneura subcanaliculata, Aneura keniae, Aneura vincentina, Aneura giangena, Aneura gibbsiana, Aneura gigantea, Aneura glaucescens, Aneura goebeliana, Aneura husteinii, Aneura imbricata, Aneura intermedia, Aneura kaguensis, Aneura latemultifida, Aneura mirabilis, Aneura novaguineensis, Aneura nymanii, Aneura pellucida, Aneura amboinensis, Aneura augustae, Aneura polyantha, Aneura biflora, Aneura puiggarii, Aneura breutelii, Aneura brevifolia, Aneura punctata, Aneura brevissima, Aneura cerebrata, Aneura rodwayi, Aneura roraimensis, Aneura rotangicola, Aneura serrulata, Aneura crinita, Aneura squarrosa, Aneura crumii,

References

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100481781: Based on data supplied by Bryonames