Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maxima
ID:
1202130

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schiffn.) Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 1: 270 1899

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201468



Common Names

  • Aneura maxima
  • Maxima Aneura
  • Maxima Moss


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Description

Aneura maxima (also called Large Aneura, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with a creeping rhizome. It is native to China and grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and on mountain slopes. It has long, narrow leaves with serrated edges and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Aneura maxima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make paper and fabric.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aneura maxima has small yellow flowers, with a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single, thin, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aneura maxima can be propagated by division of the plant or by spores. The plant should be grown in a moist, shaded environment with plenty of organic material. It is best to keep the soil slightly acidic and well-drained. The plant should be watered regularly but not over-watered. Fertilizer should be applied sparingly.

Where to Find Aneura maxima

Aneura maxima can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Aneura maxima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aneura maxima?

Aneura maxima

What type of plant is Aneura maxima?

Aneura maxima is a species of liverwort

Where is Aneura maxima found?

Aneura maxima is found in Japan

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,