Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
abnormis
ID:
1210413

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Besch. & C. Massal.) J.J. Engel & R.M. Schust.

Source:
tro

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 46: 94 1979

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209751

Common Names

  • Hepatostolonophora
  • Hepatostolonophora Abnormis
  • Liverwort

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Description

Hepatostolonophora abnormis (also called Abnormal Hepatostolonophora, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Hepatostolonophoraceae. It is a small, cushion-forming plant with a yellow-green thallus. It is native to the Caribbean region, where it grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hepatostolonophora abnormis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hepatostolonophora abnormis has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hepatostolonophora abnormis is a small, terrestrial liverwort that is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is a shade-loving plant and prefers moist, humus-rich soils. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. The plants can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Hepatostolonophora abnormis

Hepatostolonophora abnormis is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests of South America.

Species in the Lophocoleaceae family

Chiloscyphus septatus, Chiloscyphus chinnarensis, Chiloscyphus pallescens, Chiloscyphus polyanthos, Chiloscyphus lepervanchei, Chiloscyphus kehdingianus, Chiloscyphus durus, Chiloscyphus hookeri, Chiloscyphus breviculus, Chiloscyphus rotundifolius, Chiloscyphus greenwelliae, Chiloscyphus kashyapii, Chiloscyphus subacuminatus, Chiloscyphus subsimilis, Chiloscyphus beesleyanus, Chiloscyphus kilauensis, Chiloscyphus koeppensis, Chiloscyphus bifidus, Chiloscyphus laceratus, Chiloscyphus lambertonii, Chiloscyphus latistipus, Chiloscyphus tridens, Chiloscyphus trigonifolius, Chiloscyphus brevistipulus, Chiloscyphus longifissus, Chiloscyphus confertifolius, Chiloscyphus cornutistipulus, Chiloscyphus parapilistipulus, Chiloscyphus ernstianus, Chiloscyphus etesseanus, Chiloscyphus francanus, Chiloscyphus propagulifer, Chiloscyphus quadricilius, Chiloscyphus graeffeanus, Chiloscyphus renauldii, Chiloscyphus scaberulus, Chiloscyphus acutus, Chiloscyphus similis, Chiloscyphus skottsbergianus, Clasmatocolea vermicularis, Clasmatocolea minutiretis, Clasmatocolea verrucosa, Clasmatocolea fulvella, Clasmatocolea rigens, Clasmatocolea trachypus, Clasmatocolea fasciculata, Clasmatocolea humilis, Clasmatocolea inflexispina, Clasmatocolea gayana, Clasmatocolea navistipula,

References

Caro Benigno Massalongo (1852-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Massal.' in the authors string.
Rudolf Mathias Schuster (1921-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Schust.' in the authors string.
John Jay Engel (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Engel' in the authors string.
Émile Bescherelle (1828-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Besch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35211385: Based on data supplied by Bryonames