Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook. f. & Taylor) Fulford & Hatcher
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
The Bryologist. 64: 350. 1962
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200007134
Common Names
- Triandrophyllum subtrifidum
- Subtrifidum Triandrophyllum
- Subtrifidum Leafy Liverwort
Description
Triandrophyllum subtrifidum (also called Triandrophyllum subtrifidum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Triandrophyllaceae. It is native to tropical regions of South America. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Triandrophyllum subtrifidum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties as a diuretic, antispasmodic, and to treat skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Triandrophyllum subtrifidum var. trifidum (Gottsche) Solari
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Triandrophyllum subtrifidum has small yellowish-green flowers. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have a single, small, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Triandrophyllum subtrifidum is a small, evergreen liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It is native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Propagation is best done by division of the plant. The divisions should be planted in a moist, shady location and kept moist until established.
Where to Find Triandrophyllum subtrifidum
Triandrophyllum subtrifidum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.
Triandrophyllum subtrifidum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Triandrophyllum subtrifidum?
Triandrophyllum subtrifidum
What is the common name of Triandrophyllum subtrifidum?
Subtrifid Triandrophyllum
What is the habitat of Triandrophyllum subtrifidum?
It is found on soil, rocks, and tree trunks in moist forests
Species in the Triandrophyllum genus
Species in the Herbertaceae family
Herbertus norenus,
Herbertus aduncus,
Herbertus hawaiiensis,
Herbertus stramineus,
Herbertus juniperoideus,
Herbertus runcinatus,
Herbertus bivittatus,
Herbertus dicranus,
Herbertus asparus,
Herbertus arcticus,
Herbertus azoricus,
Herbertus hutchinsiae,
Herbertus borealis,
Herbertus udarii,
Herbertus subrotundatus,
Herbertus longispinus,
Herbertus sendtneri,
Herbertus ceylanicus,
Herbertus longifissus,
Herbertus delavayi,
Herbertus kurzii,
Herbertus herpocladioides,
Herbertus helleri,
Herbertus ramosus,
Herbertus leratii,
Herbertus evittatus,
Herbertus streimannii,
Herbertus gaochienii,
Herbertus durandii,
Herbertus buchii,
Herbertus spicatus,
Herbertus mauritianus,
Herbertus pocsii,
Herbertus tenuis,
Herbertus guangdongii,
Herbertus oldfieldianus,
Herbertus pilifer,
Herbertus pumilus,
Herbertus gracilis,
Herbertus lochobasis,
Schisma orizabense,
Schisma uleanum,
Triandrophyllum symmetricum,
Triandrophyllum eophyllum,
Triandrophyllum fernandeziense,
Triandrophyllum heterophyllum,
Triandrophyllum subtrifidum,