Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
marionensis
ID:
1522770

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.W. Arnell) Grolle

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Marion and Prince Edward Islands: 232. 1971

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000009012



Common Names

  • Andrewsianthus marionensis
  • Marionensis Moss
  • Marionensis's Moss


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Description

Andrewsianthus marionensis (also called Marionensis gemma, among many other common names) is a species of gemma in the Andrewsianthaceae family. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thallus of 1-2 cm in length. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is commonly found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Andrewsianthus marionensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil in areas prone to erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Andrewsianthus marionensis has small, yellow-green flowers with three petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have two flat, oval-shaped leaves with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andrewsianthus marionensis is a small, evergreen, perennial liverwort that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a pot or in the garden. It is best grown in a soil that is rich in organic matter and in a location that is sheltered from direct sunlight. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and does not require any special care or attention.

Where to Find Andrewsianthus marionensis

Andrewsianthus marionensis can be found in wet habitats of the temperate and boreal regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

Andrewsianthus marionensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andrewsianthus marionensis?

Andrewsianthus marionensis

What is the family of Andrewsianthus marionensis?

Lophoziaceae

What is the distribution of Andrewsianthus marionensis?

Southern Africa

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

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100461717: Based on data supplied by Bryonames