Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pinguis
ID:
1202202

Status:
valid

Authors:
Falc.

Source:
tro

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 20: 397 1851

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201540



Common Names

  • Athalamia pinguis
  • Pinguis Athalamia
  • Pinguis Moss


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Description

Athalamia pinguis (also called 'Fleshy Liverwort', among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Jungermanniaceae family. It is a small, perennial plant with a creeping, branching thallus and fleshy leaves. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands, meadows, and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Athalamia pinguis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas. It is also used in rock gardens and as a border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Athalamia pinguis has small, yellow flowers and small, dark-brown seeds. The seedlings are small and dark-green in color.

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Where to Find Athalamia pinguis

Athalamia pinguis is found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Species in the Athalamia genus

References

Hugh Falconer (1808-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Falc.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35200370: Based on data supplied by Bryonames