Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
rigidum
ID:
1203101

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M. Schust. & J.J. Engel

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 62: 9 1987

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202439



Common Names

  • Hygrolembidium rigidum
  • Rigidum Liverwort
  • Liverwort of the Rocks


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Uses & Benefits

Hygrolembidium rigidum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hygrolembidium rigidum has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, round, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hygrolembidium rigidum is a small, perennial liverwort that is native to Africa. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands, and is often found growing on rocks and tree trunks. It can be propagated by spore or by division of the thallus. The thallus should be kept moist and in a shady location. It can be grown in a pot or in a terrarium.

Where to Find Hygrolembidium rigidum

Hygrolembidium rigidum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South and Central America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

Hygrolembidium rigidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hygrolembidium rigidum?

Hygrolembidium rigidum

What is the common name of Hygrolembidium rigidum?

Rigid Hygrolembidium

What type of plant is Hygrolembidium rigidum?

A liverwort

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.
John Jay Engel (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Engel' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35201632: Based on data supplied by Bryonames