Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
frondiformis
ID:
1212674

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spruce

Source:
tro

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Nova Hedwigia 1876

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001212012



Common Names

  • Frondiformis Pteropsiella
  • Pteropsiella Moss
  • Fern-Like Pteropsiella


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Description

Pteropsiella frondiformis (also called Pteropsiella, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort that is found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a thin, flattened thallus that is covered in small, round, yellow-green gemmae. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and prefers damp, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pteropsiella frondiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pteropsiella frondiformis has small, yellow flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Where to Find Pteropsiella frondiformis

Pteropsiella frondiformis is native to the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.

Pteropsiella frondiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pteropsiella frondiformis?

Pteropsiella frondiformis

What is the common name of Pteropsiella frondiformis?

Fern-like Liverwort

What is the habitat of Pteropsiella frondiformis?

It is found on rocks, soil, and tree trunks in humid, shady habitats

Species in the Pteropsiella genus

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

Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35214441: Based on data supplied by Bryonames