Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Genus:
Species:
aubertii
ID:
1213075

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schwägr.) Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 22: 322 1887

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001212413



Common Names

  • Isotachis aubertii
  • Aubert's Isotachis
  • Aubertii Moss


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Description

Isotachis aubertii (also called Aubert's Isotachis, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Isotachidaceae. It is found in the Northern Hemisphere, in Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in moist, shady places, such as in woods, on rocks, and in grassy meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Isotachis aubertii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Isotachis aubertii has small, yellow flowers, with a single, small, yellow seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, small, yellow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isotachis aubertii is a small, tufted liverwort that is relatively easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, shady environments and can be propagated through spores or division of the thallus. It can be grown in a variety of substrates, such as moss, soil, or a combination of the two.

Where to Find Isotachis aubertii

Isotachis aubertii can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

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

Christian Friedrich Schwaegrichen (1775-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwägr.' in the authors string.
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35214971: Based on data supplied by Bryonames