Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
subfissum
ID:
1211722

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grolle

Source:
tro

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 33: 36. f. 1–2: a–d 1970

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001211060

Common Names

  • Mastigopelma subfissum
  • Subfissum Cup-moss
  • Subfissum Cup-fern

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Uses & Benefits

Mastigopelma subfissum is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and terrariums, as well as a decorative plant for gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mastigopelma subfissum has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. Its seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have two or three long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mastigopelma subfissum is a small, evergreen liverwort. It can be propagated by division of the thallus or by spore sowing. It prefers a moist, shady location in humus-rich, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a container with a light, open, peat-based compost. It can also be grown in a terrarium or in a rock garden.

Where to Find Mastigopelma subfissum

Mastigopelma subfissum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia.

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

Riclef Grolle (1934-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grolle' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35213112: Based on data supplied by Bryonames