Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
cavifolium
ID:
1211113

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M. Schust.

Source:
tro

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 26: 257 1963

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001210451



Common Names

  • Acromastigum cavifolium
  • Cavifolium Moss
  • Cavifolia Moss


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Description

Acromastigum cavifolium (also called Acromastigum cavifolium, among many other common names) is a small, bright green liverwort with a thalloid growth form. It is native to Europe, North America, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Acromastigum cavifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acromastigum cavifolium is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed with a smooth surface. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acromastigum cavifolium is a small liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division of the thallus or by spore sowing. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires regular watering.

Where to Find Acromastigum cavifolium

Acromastigum cavifolium can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

Acromastigum cavifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acromastigum cavifolium?

Acromastigum cavifolium

What type of plant is Acromastigum cavifolium?

A moss

Where is Acromastigum cavifolium found?

It is found in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere

Species in the Acromastigum genus

Acromastigum anisostomum, Acromastigum bancanum, Acromastigum bifidum, Acromastigum brotheri, Acromastigum capillare, Acromastigum colensoanum, Acromastigum cunninghamii, Acromastigum echinatiforme, Acromastigum echinatum, Acromastigum exiguum, Acromastigum exile, Acromastigum filum, Acromastigum fimbriatum, Acromastigum inaequilaterum, Acromastigum integrifolium, Acromastigum laetevirens, Acromastigum linganum, Acromastigum mooreanum, Acromastigum obliquatum, Acromastigum tenax, Acromastigum verticale, Acromastigum moratii, Acromastigum pusillum, Acromastigum stellare, Acromastigum rigidum, Acromastigum subechinatiforme, Acromastigum adaptatum, Acromastigum divaricatum, Acromastigum longirete, Acromastigum fumosum, Acromastigum furcatifolium, Acromastigum herzogii, Acromastigum homodictyon, Acromastigum implexum, Acromastigum interstisiale, Acromastigum laevigatum, Acromastigum lamyi, Acromastigum leptophyllum, Acromastigum lobuliferum, Acromastigum marginatum, Acromastigum microstichum, Acromastigum prismaticale, Acromastigum stenophyllum, Acromastigum aurescens, Acromastigum caledonicum, Acromastigum carcinum, Acromastigum cavifolium, Acromastigum curtilobum,

Species in the Lepidoziaceae family

Acromastigum anisostomum, Acromastigum bancanum, Acromastigum bifidum, Acromastigum brotheri, Acromastigum capillare, Acromastigum colensoanum, Acromastigum cunninghamii, Acromastigum echinatiforme, Acromastigum echinatum, Acromastigum exiguum, Acromastigum exile, Acromastigum filum, Acromastigum fimbriatum, Acromastigum inaequilaterum, Acromastigum integrifolium, Acromastigum laetevirens, Acromastigum linganum, Acromastigum mooreanum, Acromastigum obliquatum, Acromastigum tenax, Acromastigum verticale, Acromastigum moratii, Acromastigum pusillum, Acromastigum stellare, Acromastigum rigidum, Acromastigum subechinatiforme, Acromastigum adaptatum, Acromastigum divaricatum, Acromastigum longirete, Acromastigum fumosum, Acromastigum furcatifolium, Acromastigum herzogii, Acromastigum homodictyon, Acromastigum implexum, Acromastigum interstisiale, Acromastigum laevigatum, Acromastigum lamyi, Acromastigum leptophyllum, Acromastigum lobuliferum, Acromastigum marginatum, Acromastigum microstichum, Acromastigum prismaticale, Acromastigum stenophyllum, Acromastigum aurescens, Acromastigum caledonicum, Acromastigum carcinum, Acromastigum cavifolium, Acromastigum curtilobum, Amazoopsis diplopoda, Amazoopsis gracilis,

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: 35212338: Based on data supplied by Bryonames