Marchantia assamica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
assamica
ID:
1532855
Status:
valid
Authors:
Griff.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Notulae ad Plantas Asiaticas. 2: 327. 1849
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000017149
Common Names
- Marchantia Assamica
- Assam Marchantia Moss
- Assam Marchantia-Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Marchantia assamica (also called Assam Leaf Liverwort, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Marchantiaceae family. It is a small, green, thalloid liverwort with a cartilaginous texture. It is native to Asia and is found in moist habitats such as wet rocks, soil, and tree bark.
Uses & Benefits
Marchantia assamica is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as headaches, fever, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Marchantia assamica has a yellowish-green flower with a single anther, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and are yellowish-green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Marchantia assamica can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus. Cultivation is best done on moistened soil, with a layer of sand or peat moss to help retain moisture. The plant should be kept in a bright, humid environment with temperatures between 15-25°C.
Where to Find Marchantia assamica
Marchantia assamica is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China.
Marchantia assamica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Marchantia assamica?
Marchantia assamica
What is the common name of Marchantia assamica?
Assam liverwort
What is the habitat of Marchantia assamica?
It is found in moist, shady places, such as woodlands, stream banks, and wet rocks
Species in the Marchantia genus
Marchantia paleacea, Marchantia polymorpha, Marchantia chenopoda, Marchantia papillata, Marchantia berteroana, Marchantia globosa, Marchantia breviloba, Marchantia stoloniscyphulus, Marchantia carrii, Marchantia novoguineensis, Marchantia philippinensis, Marchantia solomonensis, Marchantia streimannii, Marchantia pappeana, Marchantia emarginata, Marchantia formosana, Marchantia pinnata, Marchantia debilis, Marchantia balboi, Marchantia keniae, Marchantia tusui, Marchantia inflexa, Marchantia linearis, Marchantia longii, Marchantia macropora, Marchantia miqueliana, Marchantia papyracea, Marchantia pileata, Marchantia platycarpa, Marchantia plicata, Marchantia quadrata, Marchantia quadriloba, Marchantia romanica, Marchantia rubribarba, Marchantia sellae, Marchantia subgeminata, Marchantia subintegra, Marchantia treubii, Marchantia trilocularis, Marchantia vitiensis, Marchantia wallisii, Marchantia acaulis, Marchantia antiquia, Marchantia assamica, Marchantia cagnii, Marchantia cengiana, Marchantia crenata, Marchantia foliacea, Marchantia friedrichsthaliana, Marchantia geminata,
Species in the Marchantiaceae family
Marchantia paleacea, Marchantia polymorpha, Marchantia chenopoda, Marchantia papillata, Marchantia berteroana, Marchantia globosa, Marchantia breviloba, Marchantia stoloniscyphulus, Marchantia carrii, Marchantia novoguineensis, Marchantia philippinensis, Marchantia solomonensis, Marchantia streimannii, Marchantia pappeana, Marchantia emarginata, Marchantia formosana, Marchantia pinnata, Marchantia debilis, Marchantia balboi, Marchantia keniae, Marchantia tusui, Marchantia inflexa, Marchantia linearis, Marchantia longii, Marchantia macropora, Marchantia miqueliana, Marchantia papyracea, Marchantia pileata, Marchantia platycarpa, Marchantia plicata, Marchantia quadrata, Marchantia quadriloba, Marchantia romanica, Marchantia rubribarba, Marchantia sellae, Marchantia subgeminata, Marchantia subintegra, Marchantia treubii, Marchantia trilocularis, Marchantia vitiensis, Marchantia wallisii, Marchantia acaulis, Marchantia antiquia, Marchantia assamica, Marchantia cagnii, Marchantia cengiana, Marchantia crenata, Marchantia foliacea, Marchantia friedrichsthaliana, Marchantia geminata,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100457127: Based on data supplied by Bryonames