Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
montana
ID:
1202505

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Colenso) J.J. Engel & G.L. Merr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot., n.s. 37: 12 1997

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201843



Common Names

  • Balantiopsis montana
  • Mountain Balantiopsis
  • Mountain Moss


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Description

Balantiopsis montana (also called Mountain Balantiopsis, among many other common names) is a small, mountain-dwelling liverwort with a wide distribution. It is found in temperate and tropical regions, growing in moist, shady places such as woods, grasslands, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Balantiopsis montana has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in rock gardens. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Balantiopsis montana has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne on short stalks. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Balantiopsis montana is propagated by spore sowing. The spores should be sown onto a moistened, sterile, fine-grade, sphagnum moss-based growing medium. The medium should be kept moist at all times and should be exposed to bright, indirect light. The spores should germinate within a few weeks and the seedlings should be transplanted into individual containers when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Balantiopsis montana

Balantiopsis montana is found in temperate regions of Europe 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

William Colenso (1811-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Colenso' in the authors string.
John Jay Engel (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Engel' in the authors string.
Gary Lane Smith Merrill (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Merr.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35200772: Based on data supplied by Bryonames