Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
heteromorphus
ID:
1213240

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lehm.) R.M. Schust.

Source:
tro

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Bull. Natl. Sci. Mus., n.s. 12: 682 1969

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001212578



Common Names

  • Alobiellopsis heteromorphus
  • Heteromorphus Alobiellopsis
  • Alobiellopsis heteromorphus Moss


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Description

Alobiellopsis heteromorphus (also called Heteromorphus, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands. It grows in moist areas, such as in the understory of tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Alobiellopsis heteromorphus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alobiellopsis heteromorphus has small, yellow-green flowers with 6 tepals and 6 stamens. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alobiellopsis heteromorphus is a small, epiphytic liverwort that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a shade-loving plant that prefers moist, humid environments. Propagation of Alobiellopsis heteromorphus is best done through spore dispersal. Spores can be collected from the sporophyte and sown on moist, sterile soil. The spores will germinate in a few weeks and the young plants should be kept moist and in a humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Alobiellopsis heteromorphus

Alobiellopsis heteromorphus is native to North America, including parts of the United States and Canada.

Species in the Cephaloziaceae family

Alobiella husnotii, Alobiellopsis acroscyphus, Alobiellopsis dominicensis, Alobiellopsis parvifolius, Alobiellopsis heteromorphus, Alobiellopsis pillansii, Cephalozia bicuspidata, Cephalozia lacinulata, Cephalozia macounii, Cephalozia crossii, Cephalozia hamatiloba, Cephalozia ambigua, Cephalozia darjeelingensis, Cephalozia badia, Cephalozia indica, Cephalozia pandei, Cephalozia kashyapii, Cephalozia chilensis, Cephalozia turgida, Cephalozia austrigena, Cephalozia schusteriana, Cephalozia pachygyna, Cephalozia mollusca, Cephalozia neesiana, Cephalozia nishimurae, Cephalozia parvifolia, Cephalozia physocaula, Cephalozia acuminata, Cephalozia acutiloba, Cephalozia albula, Cephalozia stolonacea, Cephalozia tricuspidata, Cephalozia trivialis, Cephalozia tubulata, Cephalozia veltenii, Cephalozia conchata, Cephalozia drucei, Cephalozia fuegiensis, Cephalozia kodaikanalensis, Cephalozia lucens, Cephalozia macgregorii, Cephalozia maxima, Fuscocephaloziopsis subintegra, Fuscocephaloziopsis affinis, Fuscocephaloziopsis africana, Fuscocephaloziopsis albescens, Fuscocephaloziopsis baldwinii, Fuscocephaloziopsis catenulata, Fuscocephaloziopsis connivens, Fuscocephaloziopsis crassifolia,

References

Johann Georg Christian Lehmann (1792-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehm.' in the authors string.
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: 35215176: Based on data supplied by Bryonames