Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
pumilum
ID:
1215326

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wilson) Ignatov & Vanderp.

Source:
tro

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 31: 219 2009

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214664



Common Names

  • Microeurhynchium pumilum
  • Dwarf Microeurhynchium
  • Microeurhynchium


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Description

Microeurhynchium pumilum (also called 'Liverwort', among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Microeurhynchiaceae. It is a small, green plant with a thallose, or flattened, body. It is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It is a terrestrial species found on soil or on rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Microeurhynchium pumilum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microeurhynchium pumilum has small yellowish-green flowers, with a single ovule in each ovary. The seeds are small, dark brown and globose. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microeurhynchium pumilum can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground.

Where to Find Microeurhynchium pumilum

Microeurhynchium pumilum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Asia, Africa, and South America.

Species in the Microeurhynchium genus

Species in the Brachytheciaceae family

Aerobryum speciosum, Aerobryum brevicuspis, Aerolindigia capillacea, Brachytheciastrum delicatulum, Brachytheciastrum collinum, Brachytheciastrum dieckei, Brachytheciastrum falcatulum, Brachytheciastrum kashmirense, Brachytheciastrum leibergii, Brachytheciastrum microcollinum, Brachytheciastrum paradoxum, Brachytheciastrum trachypodium, Brachytheciastrum velutinum, Brachytheciastrum fendleri, Brachytheciastrum olympicum, Brachytheciastrum leiopodium, Brachytheciastrum salicinum, Brachytheciastrum umbilicatum, Brachytheciella stolonifera, Brachythecium tortipilum, Brachythecium dahuricum, Brachythecium irinae, Brachythecium jacuticum, Brachythecium chakratense, Brachythecium garhwalense, Brachythecium acuminatum, Brachythecium afroglareosum, Brachythecium albicans, Brachythecium asperrimum, Brachythecium auriculatum, Brachythecium austroglareosum, Brachythecium austrosalebrosum, Brachythecium bellii, Brachythecium bodinieri, Brachythecium borgenii, Brachythecium brachycarpum, Brachythecium brachycladum, Brachythecium buchananii, Brachythecium calliergonoides, Brachythecium campestre, Brachythecium camptothecioides, Brachythecium campylothallum, Brachythecium caucasicum, Brachythecium cavifolium, Brachythecium chauvetii, Brachythecium chocayae, Brachythecium cirrosum, Brachythecium complanatum, Brachythecium comtifolium, Brachythecium conostomum,

References

Mikhail Stanislavovich Ignatov (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ignatov' in the authors string.
William Wilson (1799-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilson' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35218141: Based on data supplied by Bryonames