Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
tjiwideiensis
ID:
1200770

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sande Lac.) N. Kitag. & Grolle

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 36: 58 1985

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001200108



Common Names

  • Acroscyphella Tjiwideiensis
  • Acroscyphella Tjiwideiensis Moss
  • Tjiwideiensis Moss


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Description

Acroscyphella tjiwideiensis (also called 'Tjiwideiensis 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 tjiwideiensis 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 tjiwideiensis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acroscyphella tjiwideiensis 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 tjiwideiensis

Acroscyphella tjiwideiensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Asia.

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,

References

Cornelius Marinus van der Sande Lacoste (1815-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sande Lac.' in the authors string.
Riclef Grolle (1934-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grolle' in the authors string.
Naofumi Kitagawa (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Kitag.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35190808: Based on data supplied by Bryonames