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
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.
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