Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Family:
Species:
himalayensis
ID:
1200755

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kashyap

Source:
tro

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
New Phytol. 13: 219 1914

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001200093



Common Names

  • Aitchisoniella Himalayensis
  • Aitchisoniella Himalayensis Moss
  • Himalayensis Moss


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Description

Aitchisoniella himalayensis (also called Himalayan Leafy Liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort species native to the Himalayas, Japan, and Taiwan. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as on the bark of trees and logs.

Uses & Benefits

Aitchisoniella himalayensis is an ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aitchisoniella himalayensis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aitchisoniella himalayensis is a small, evergreen, terrestrial liverwort that is native to Japan. It can be propagated by spores or by dividing the thallus. It prefers a moist, shady environment and can be grown in a potting mix of equal parts of peat, sand, and vermiculite. It should be kept moist but not wet. It can be propagated by spores or by dividing the thallus.

Where to Find Aitchisoniella himalayensis

Aitchisoniella himalayensis is native to the Himalayas.

Species in the Aitchisoniella genus

References

Shiv Ram Kashyap (1882-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kashyap' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35190790: Based on data supplied by Bryonames