Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
rosea
ID:
1205091

Status:
valid

Authors:
Berggr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
New Zealand Hepat. 43. f. 28 1898

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204429



Common Names

  • Balantiopsis Rosea
  • Rosy Balantiopsis
  • Rosy Liverwort


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Description

Balantiopsis rosea (also called Balantiopsis rosea, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Balantiopsaceae. It is a small, yellowish-green, leafy plant with a thallus up to 2 cm wide. It is native to Europe, Asia, North America, and Australia, and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Balantiopsis rosea has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and has been used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, rheumatism, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Balantiopsis rosea is small and inconspicuous, with a yellowish-green color. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Balantiopsis rosea is a liverwort that is usually propagated by spores. Spores are released from the underside of the plant and can be collected and sown on a moist surface. The spores will then germinate and form new plants. The plants can also be propagated by division. The thallus can be divided into smaller pieces and each piece can be planted in a moist substrate.

Where to Find Balantiopsis rosea

Balantiopsis rosea can be found in the temperate regions of North America, 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

Sven Berggren (1837-1917): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Berggr.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35204284: Based on data supplied by Bryonames