Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Ptilidiales
Species:
sanguineus
ID:
1203732

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M. Schust.

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 56: 457 1985

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203070



Common Names

  • Herzogianthus sanguineus
  • Blood-colored Herzogianthus
  • Herzogianthus Moss


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Description

Herzogianthus sanguineus (also called sanguine herzogianthus, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Herzogianthaceae. It is found in the Himalayas, China, and Japan. It grows on soil and rocks in forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Herzogianthus sanguineus is used in horticulture as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Herzogianthus sanguineus has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single perianth. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Herzogianthus sanguineus is a small, perennial, evergreen liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division of the thallus or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, humus-rich soils and partial shade.

Where to Find Herzogianthus sanguineus

Herzogianthus sanguineus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.

Species in the Herzogianthus genus

Species in the Herzogianthaceae family

References

Rudolf Mathias Schuster (1921-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Schust.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35202455: Based on data supplied by Bryonames