Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
argillaceus
ID:
1210822

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Grolle

Source:
tro

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 111: 24 1964

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001210160



Common Names

  • Neesioscyphus Argillaceus
  • Argillaceus Moss
  • Argillaceus Liverwort


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Description

Neesioscyphus argillaceus (also called Neesioscyphus crenulatus, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Neesioscyphaceae family. It is a small, green, thallose liverwort with a creeping stem and a few branches. It is native to New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Neesioscyphus argillaceus is a species of liverwort that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It is also used as a food source for fish and other aquatic animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neesioscyphus argillaceus has small, yellowish-green flowers that are produced in clusters of three to five. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, rounded leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neesioscyphus argillaceus is a small, perennial, evergreen liverwort that grows in dense mats. It is best propagated by division of the mats, which can be done in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is also tolerant of drought and can be grown in full sun.

Where to Find Neesioscyphus argillaceus

Neesioscyphus argillaceus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.

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 Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Riclef Grolle (1934-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grolle' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35212001: Based on data supplied by Bryonames