Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
micrangia
ID:
1207607

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Y.F. Wang & R.L. Hu

Source:
tro

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 38: 483 2000

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206945



Common Names

  • Okamuraea micrangia
  • Micrangia Okamuraea
  • Micrangia Okamuraea Moss


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Description

Okamuraea micrangia (also called Balantiopsis lingulata, among many other common names) is a small, leafy liverwort that is native to South America. It is found in humid forests and moist mountain slopes, usually growing on rocks or tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Okamuraea micrangia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Okamuraea micrangia is a small, yellow, cup-shaped structure. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single, small, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Okamuraea micrangia is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in early spring and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Okamuraea micrangia

Okamuraea micrangia can be found in Japan.

Okamuraea micrangia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Okamuraea micrangia?

Okamuraea micrangia

What is the common name of Okamuraea micrangia?

Micrangia Okamuraea

What is the growth habit of Okamuraea micrangia?

It is a cushion-forming moss.

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

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Ren-Liang Hu (1932-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.L.Hu' in the authors string.
You Fang Wang (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.F.Wang' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35207709: Based on data supplied by Bryonames