Athalamia pulcherrima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulcherrima
ID:
1214043
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steph.) S. Hatt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 12: 54 1954
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213381
Common Names
- Athalamia Pulcherrima
- Pulcherrima Moss
- Pulcherrima's Leafy-moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Athalamia pulcherrima (also called Athalamia pulcherrima, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Athalamiaceae. It is a small, yellow-green thalloid liverwort with a single row of marginal lobes and a single row of underleaves. It is native to tropical Africa, where it is found in moist habitats, including on the bark of trees.
Uses & Benefits
Athalamia pulcherrima can be used as a food source and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Athalamia pulcherrima has a small, yellow flower with a single pistil and two stamens. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Athalamia pulcherrima is a small, evergreen liverwort that grows in moist, shady places. It prefers acidic soils and can be propagated by spores or by division of the tufts. It is a slow-growing plant and can take some time to establish in a new location.
Where to Find Athalamia pulcherrima
Athalamia pulcherrima can be found in Madagascar.
Athalamia pulcherrima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Athalamia pulcherrima?
Athalamia pulcherrima
What is the common name of Athalamia pulcherrima?
Beautiful Athalamia
What is the habitat of Athalamia pulcherrima?
Damp, shady places, often in woodland
Species in the Athalamia genus
Species in the Cleveaceae family
Athalamia pulcherrima, Athalamia dioica, Athalamia pinguis, Clevea pusilla, Clevea hyalina, Clevea nana, Clevea pedicellata, Clevea spathysii, Peltolepis quadrata, Sauteria alpina, Sauteria inflata, Sauteria spongiosa, Sauteria chilensis, Sauteria crassipes, Sauteria nyikaensis, Aitchisoniella himalayensis,
References
Sinske Hattori (1915-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Hatt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35216200: Based on data supplied by Bryonames