Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
aberrans
ID:
1213242

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees & Mont.) Grolle

Source:
tro

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Trans. Brit. Bryol. Soc. 4: 440 1963

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001212580



Common Names

  • Andrewsianthus aberrans
  • Aberrans Andrewsianthus
  • Andrewsianthus aberrans Moss


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Description

Andrewsianthus aberrans (also called Aberrant Andrewsianthus, among many other common names) is a small, yellowish-green liverwort species with a thallus composed of two rows of lateral lobes. It is native to Madagascar and is found in humid, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Andrewsianthus aberrans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Andrewsianthus aberrans has small, yellow-green flowers with 6 tepals and 6 stamens. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andrewsianthus aberrans is a small, epiphytic liverwort that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a shade-loving plant that prefers moist, humid environments. Propagation of Andrewsianthus aberrans is best done through spore dispersal. Spores can be collected from the sporophyte and sown on moist, sterile soil. The spores will germinate in a few weeks and the young plants should be kept moist and in a humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Andrewsianthus aberrans

Andrewsianthus aberrans is native to North America, including parts of the United States and Canada.

Species in the Lophoziaceae family

Andrewsianthus bilobus, Andrewsianthus zantenii, Andrewsianthus koponenii, Andrewsianthus cavifolius, Andrewsianthus aberrans, Andrewsianthus perigonialis, Andrewsianthus hodgsoniae, Andrewsianthus scabrellus, Andrewsianthus sphenoloboides, Andrewsianthus bidens, Andrewsianthus carinatus, Andrewsianthus chimbuensis, Andrewsianthus kinabaluensis, Andrewsianthus marionensis, Andrewsianthus mizutanii, Andrewsianthus papillosus, Andrewsianthus puniceus, Andrewsianthus recurvifolius, Andrewsianthus sundaicus, Gerhildiella rossneriana, Heterogemma laxa, Heterogemma capitata, Lophozia pacifica, Lophozia ascendens, Lophozia guttulata, Lophozia latifolia, Lophozia ventricosa, Lophozia silvicola, Lophozia wenzelii, Lophozia laxepinnata, Lophozia serpens, Lophozia subdichotoma, Lophozia tenuicula, Lophozia longiflora, Lophozia silvicoloides, Lophozia ciliata, Lophozia savicziae, Lophozia lacerata, Lophozia pallida, Lophozia schusterana, Lophozia lantratoviae, Lophozia austrosibirica, Lophozia murmanica, Lophozia koreana, Lophozia obscura, Lophozia parciformis, Lophozia svalbardensis, Lophozia udarii, Lophozia fuscovirens, Lophozia indica,

References

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Camille Montagne (1784-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mont.' in the authors string.
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: 35215178: Based on data supplied by Bryonames