Micropterygium steyermarkii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
steyermarkii
ID:
1525671
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fulford
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Memoirs of The New York Botanical Garden. 11: 270. 1966
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000011195
Common Names
- Micropterygium steyermarkii
- Steyermark's fern
- Steyermark fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Micropterygium steyermarkii (also called 'Steyermark's Micropterygium', among many other common names) is a small, perennial, evergreen liverwort. It has a single, ovate-shaped leaf with a single vein running along the middle. It is native to the tropical regions of South America, and is usually found growing on moist, shady rocks and tree trunks.
Uses & Benefits
Micropterygium steyermarkii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Micropterygium steyermarkii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, round, and black. Its seedlings have small, ovate leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Micropterygium steyermarkii can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost.
Where to Find Micropterygium steyermarkii
Micropterygium steyermarkii can be found in tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Micropterygium steyermarkii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Micropterygium steyermarkii?
Micropterygium steyermarkii
What is the common name of Micropterygium steyermarkii?
Steyermark's micropterygium
What is the distribution of Micropterygium steyermarkii?
It is found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka
Species in the Micropterygium genus
Micropterygium trachyphyllum, Micropterygium leiophyllum, Micropterygium lechleri, Micropterygium angustistipulum, Micropterygium parvistipulum, Micropterygium reimersianum, Micropterygium campanense, Micropterygium pterygophyllum, Micropterygium tenax, Micropterygium bialatum, Micropterygium bolivarense, Micropterygium carinatum, Micropterygium conchifolium, Micropterygium duidae, Micropterygium grandistipulum, Micropterygium laeve, Micropterygium longicellulatum, Micropterygium steyermarkii, Micropterygium tatei, Micropterygium tumidulum,
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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100379159: Based on data supplied by Bryonames