Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
venezuelanus
ID:
1207519

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M. Schust.

Source:
tro

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 39: 240 1978

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206857



Common Names

  • Ruizanthus Venezuelanus
  • Venezuelan Ruizanthus
  • Venezuelan Leafy Liverwort


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Description

Ruizanthus venezuelanus (also called Venezuelan Ruizanthus, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, China, and the Americas. It grows on moist, shady rocks and tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Ruizanthus venezuelanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ruizanthus venezuelanus has small, yellow-green flowers that are found in clusters on the stem. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have a small, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruizanthus venezuelanus can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It is best to keep the soil moist but not soggy. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Ruizanthus venezuelanus

Ruizanthus venezuelanus can be found in the temperate forests of South America.

Species in the Ruizanthus genus

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

Rudolf Mathias Schuster (1921-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Schust.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35207575: Based on data supplied by Bryonames