Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
duidae
ID:
1206649

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reimers

Source:
tro

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 73: 147. 1933

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001205987



Common Names

  • Micropterygium duidae
  • Duidae Micropterygium
  • Duidae liverwort


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Description

Micropterygium duidae (also called Duidae Micropterygium, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort found in South America. It has a small, yellow-green thallus, which is divided into two distinct lobes. It is found in moist, shady habitats in Brazil, Venezuela, and Colombia.

Uses & Benefits

Micropterygium duidae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of fodder.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Micropterygium duidae has small, yellow flowers with six petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small, green, and heart-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Micropterygium duidae is a small, perennial liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. Propagation is done by spore sowing or division. Spore sowing is the most common method of propagation and is done by collecting the spores and sowing them on a suitable substrate. Division is done by carefully separating the plant into smaller sections and replanting them in moist, shady areas.

Where to Find Micropterygium duidae

Micropterygium duidae can be found in the northern hemisphere, in areas such as Europe, North America, and 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

Hermann Reimers (1893-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reimers' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35206420: Based on data supplied by Bryonames