Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Family:
Species:
alterniloba
ID:
1206800

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. f. & Taylor) Furuki

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 70: 319 1991

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206138



Common Names

  • Lobatiriccardia alterniloba
  • L. alterniloba
  • Alterniloba


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Description

Lobatiriccardia alterniloba (also called Alterniloba's liverwort, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Lobatiriccardiaceae 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

Lobatiriccardia alterniloba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in rock gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lobatiriccardia alterniloba var. gigantea (Steph.) Nebel
Lobatiriccardia alterniloba var. robusta (Rodway) Nebel

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lobatiriccardia alterniloba 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

Lobatiriccardia alterniloba 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 Lobatiriccardia alterniloba

Lobatiriccardia alterniloba can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, in Europe, North Africa, and North America.

Lobatiriccardia alterniloba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lobatiriccardia alterniloba?

Lobatiriccardia alterniloba

What type of habitat does Lobatiriccardia alterniloba prefer?

Lobatiriccardia alterniloba prefers moist, shady habitats.

What is the range of Lobatiriccardia alterniloba?

Lobatiriccardia alterniloba is found in Australia.

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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Thomas Taylor (1775-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taylor' in the authors string.
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: 35206613: Based on data supplied by Bryonames