Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
1206799

Status:
valid

Authors:
Furuki

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 70: 317. f. 11 1991

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206137



Common Names

  • Aneura hirsuta
  • A. hirsuta
  • Hirsuta


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Description

Aneura hirsuta (also called Hirsute liverwort, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Aneuraceae family. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thallus that is 2–3 cm long and 1–2 cm wide. It is native to the temperate regions of South America and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aneura hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aneura hirsuta has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single stamen. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are very small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aneura hirsuta can be propagated by division of the thallus. It is best grown in a moist, shady location with a soil pH of 4.5-6.5.

Where to Find Aneura hirsuta

Aneura hirsuta can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, in Europe, North Africa, and North America.

Aneura hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aneura hirsuta?

Aneura hirsuta

What type of habitat does Aneura hirsuta prefer?

Aneura hirsuta prefers moist, shady habitats.

What is the range of Aneura hirsuta?

Aneura hirsuta is found in Australia.

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

Tatsuwo Furuki (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Furuki' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35206611: Based on data supplied by Bryonames