Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
ventrosum
ID:
1207657

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) R.M. Schust.

Source:
tro

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 26: 277 1963

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206995



Common Names

  • Hygrolembidium ventrosum
  • Belly-shaped Hygrolembidium
  • Ventrosum Hygrolembidium


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Description

Hygrolembidium ventrosum (also called Ventrous Hygrolembidium, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Hygrolembidiaceae family. It is found in the tropics of the Americas, Africa, and Asia. It is a small, yellow-green, thallose liverwort that grows in moist, shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Hygrolembidium ventrosum is a moss species that can be used as a ground cover in gardens and as a decorative element in floral arrangements. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hygrolembidium ventrosum has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hygrolembidium ventrosum is a small, perennial, evergreen liverwort that is native to the Northern Hemisphere. It is typically found in moist, shady areas and can be propagated by spore or division. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium such as vermiculite or sphagnum moss. Division can be done by carefully separating the thalli and replanting them in a moist, shady area.

Where to Find Hygrolembidium ventrosum

Hygrolembidium ventrosum can be found in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, North America, and Asia.

Hygrolembidium ventrosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hygrolembidium ventrosum?

Hygrolembidium ventrosum

What is the family of Hygrolembidium ventrosum?

Lejeuneaceae

What is the distribution of Hygrolembidium ventrosum?

South America

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.
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: 35207774: Based on data supplied by Bryonames