Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
pillansii
ID:
1214001

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sim) R.M. Schust.

Source:
tro

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Bull. Natl. Sci. Mus., n.s. 12: 683 1969

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213339



Common Names

  • Alobiellopsis pillansii
  • Pillansii Alobiellopsis
  • Pillansii Fork-moss


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Description

Alobiellopsis pillansii (also called Pillansii Liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial, liverwort species that is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It has a simple thallus with a single row of cells and a single row of sporangia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests, woodlands, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Alobiellopsis pillansii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for erosion control and to improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alobiellopsis pillansii has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seed is small and round with a smooth surface. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alobiellopsis pillansii can be propagated by sowing spores. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile, nutrient-rich substrate. The substrate should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment. The spores will germinate in a few weeks and the young plants should be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough. The plants should be kept in a bright, well-ventilated location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Alobiellopsis pillansii

Alobiellopsis pillansii is native to South Africa.

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

Thomas Robertson Sim (1858-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sim' 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: 35216157: Based on data supplied by Bryonames