Status:
valid
Authors:
(Grolle) N. Kitag. & Grolle
Source:
tro
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 36: 58 1985
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001200107
Common Names
- Acroscyphella Phoenicorhiza
- Acroscyphella Phoenicorhiza Moss
- Phoenicorhiza Moss
Description
Acroscyphella phoenicorhiza (also called 'Phoenicorhiza Liverwort', among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort species. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Acroscyphella phoenicorhiza is an ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acroscyphella phoenicorhiza is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, round leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acroscyphella phoenicorhiza can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It requires regular watering and should be kept in a cool, humid environment. It is sensitive to frost and should be protected from cold temperatures.
Where to Find Acroscyphella phoenicorhiza
Acroscyphella phoenicorhiza can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Asia.
Species in the Acroscyphella genus
Species in the Balantiopsidaceae family
Acroscyphella iwatsukii,
Acroscyphella phoenicorhiza,
Acroscyphella tjiwideiensis,
Balantiopsis bisbifida,
Balantiopsis montana,
Balantiopsis splendens,
Balantiopsis verrucosa,
Balantiopsis tumida,
Balantiopsis purpurata,
Balantiopsis cancellata,
Balantiopsis rosea,
Balantiopsis paucidens,
Balantiopsis neocaledonica,
Balantiopsis diplophylla,
Balantiopsis lingulata,
Balantiopsis asymmetrica,
Balantiopsis brasiliensis,
Balantiopsis erinacea,
Balantiopsis crocea,
Balantiopsis convexiuscula,
Balantiopsis ciliaris,
Eoisotachis stephanii,
Eoisotachis nigella,
Isotachis multiceps,
Isotachis serrulata,
Isotachis olivacea,
Isotachis plicata,
Isotachis intortifolia,
Isotachis lopezii,
Isotachis humectata,
Isotachis grossidens,
Isotachis japonica,
Isotachis armata,
Isotachis aubertii,
Isotachis inflata,
Isotachis erythrorhiza,
Isotachis spegazziniana,
Isotachis sprucei,
Isotachis vexans,
Isotachis westlandica,
Isotachis boliviensis,
Isotachis chinensis,
Isotachis fragilis,
Isotachis grandis,
Isotachis hastatistipula,
Isotachis hians,
Isotachis indica,
Isotachis lyallii,
Isotachis minima,
Isotachis montana,