Haesselia acuminata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
1207087
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gradst.
Source:
tro
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Trop. Bryol. 1: 30. f. 2 1989
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206425
Common Names
- Haesselia Acuminata
- Acuminate Haesselia
- Acuminate Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Haesselia acuminata (also called Haesseliaceae, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Haesseliaceae family. It is found in South America, in wet and humid habitats such as rainforests, swamps, and wet rocks. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thallus that is up to 1 cm long and 0.5 cm wide.
Uses & Benefits
Haesselia acuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Haesselia acuminata has small yellow flowers, with a single ovary and a single style. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Haesselia acuminata is a small, evergreen, terrestrial liverwort that is native to the Northern Hemisphere. It is a slow-growing species that prefers moist, shaded areas with acidic soil. Propagation is best done by division of the plant or by spore sowing. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile, acidic potting mix and kept in a cool, shaded area with high humidity.
Where to Find Haesselia acuminata
Haesselia acuminata can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Haesselia acuminata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Haesselia acuminata?
Haesselia acuminata
What is the common name of Haesselia acuminata?
Haesselia
Where is Haesselia acuminata found?
Haesselia acuminata is found in moist, shady areas of the eastern United States
Species in the Haesselia genus
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
Stephan Robbert Gradstein (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gradst.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35206973: Based on data supplied by Bryonames