Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
1210527

Status:
valid

Authors:
C. Gao & X. Fu

Source:
tro

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bryophyt. Sin. 6: 88 2002

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209865

Common Names

  • Fabronia angustifolia
  • Angustifolia Moss
  • Angustifolia Leafy Liverwort

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Description

Fabronia angustifolia (also called Angustifolia Fabronia, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort that is found in temperate regions of the world. It has a thallus that is up to 5 cm long and is composed of a single row of cells. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, on rocks, and in mossy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Fabronia angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It is also used as a food source for some species of fish and amphibians.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fabronia angustifolia has small, yellowish-green flowers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and yellowish-green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fabronia angustifolia is a small, evergreen liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by spore dispersal. Cultivation requires moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best propagated by division in early spring.

Where to Find Fabronia angustifolia

Fabronia angustifolia can be found in parts of Europe, North America, and Asia.

Fabronia angustifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fabronia angustifolia?

Fabronia angustifolia

What is the common name of Fabronia angustifolia?

Narrow-leaved Fabronia

What is the habitat of Fabronia angustifolia?

It is found in moist, shady places in deciduous and coniferous forests

Species in the Fabronia genus

Fabronia bizotii, Fabronia pocsii, Fabronia anacamptodens, Fabronia papillidens, Fabronia abyssinica, Fabronia assamica, Fabronia australis, Fabronia beccarii, Fabronia brachyphylla, Fabronia breutelii, Fabronia campenonii, Fabronia ciliaris, Fabronia claviramea, Fabronia congolensis, Fabronia crassiretis, Fabronia curvirostris, Fabronia degeneri, Fabronia eckloniana, Fabronia fastigiata, Fabronia garnieri, Fabronia goetzei, Fabronia goughii, Fabronia gueinzii, Fabronia hampeana, Fabronia jamesonii, Fabronia kiusiana, Fabronia lachenaudii, Fabronia leikipiae, Fabronia longipila, Fabronia macroblepharis, Fabronia madurensis, Fabronia marianna, Fabronia matsumurae, Fabronia minuta, Fabronia motelayi, Fabronia niam-niamiae, Fabronia nietneri, Fabronia obtusatula, Fabronia patentissima, Fabronia pilifera, Fabronia pobeguinii, Fabronia pusilla, Fabronia rehmannii, Fabronia rostrata, Fabronia schensiana, Fabronia schimperiana, Fabronia schmidii, Fabronia schwetschkeoides, Fabronia scottiae, Fabronia secunda,

Species in the Fabroniaceae family

Dimerodontium balansae, Dimerodontium mendozense, Dimerodontium pellucidum, Fabronia bizotii, Fabronia pocsii, Fabronia anacamptodens, Fabronia papillidens, Fabronia abyssinica, Fabronia assamica, Fabronia australis, Fabronia beccarii, Fabronia brachyphylla, Fabronia breutelii, Fabronia campenonii, Fabronia ciliaris, Fabronia claviramea, Fabronia congolensis, Fabronia crassiretis, Fabronia curvirostris, Fabronia degeneri, Fabronia eckloniana, Fabronia fastigiata, Fabronia garnieri, Fabronia goetzei, Fabronia goughii, Fabronia gueinzii, Fabronia hampeana, Fabronia jamesonii, Fabronia kiusiana, Fabronia lachenaudii, Fabronia leikipiae, Fabronia longipila, Fabronia macroblepharis, Fabronia madurensis, Fabronia marianna, Fabronia matsumurae, Fabronia minuta, Fabronia motelayi, Fabronia niam-niamiae, Fabronia nietneri, Fabronia obtusatula, Fabronia patentissima, Fabronia pilifera, Fabronia pobeguinii, Fabronia pusilla, Fabronia rehmannii, Fabronia rostrata, Fabronia schensiana, Fabronia schimperiana, Fabronia schmidii,

References

Chien Gao (1929-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Gao' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35211546: Based on data supplied by Bryonames