Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
laevigatum
ID:
1200607

Status:
valid

Authors:
A. Evans

Source:
tro

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bryol., Suppl. 3: 101 1934

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001199945



Common Names

  • Acromastigum laevigatum
  • Laevigatum Acromastigum Moss
  • Acromastigum Laevigatum Moss


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Description

Acromastigum laevigatum (also called Acromastigum laevigatum, among many other common names) is a small, thin, leafy liverwort that is found in moist, shady forests in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a bright green color and is characterized by its small, round leaves and branching stems. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is commonly found in moist, shady forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Acromastigum laevigatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acromastigum laevigatum has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne on short stalks. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acromastigum laevigatum can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. It prefers moist, shady conditions and should be grown in a well-draining soil. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer and watered regularly. It is also important to keep the soil slightly acidic.

Where to Find Acromastigum laevigatum

Acromastigum laevigatum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Asia.

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

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
Alexander William Evans (1868-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Evans' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35190592: Based on data supplied by Bryonames