Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pelliidae
Order:
Pallaviciniales
Species:
erimonus
ID:
1209315

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steph.) R.M. Schust. & Inoue

Source:
tro

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Bull. Natl. Sci. Mus., Tokyo, B 1: 106 1975

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001208653

Common Names

  • Hattorianthus erimonus
  • Erimonus Hattorianthus
  • Erimonus-like Hattorianthus

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Uses & Benefits

Hattorianthus erimonus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hattorianthus erimonus has small, yellow flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are about 1 cm tall.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hattorianthus erimonus is a small, cushion-forming liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spore sowing or by division of the cushion. Spores should be sown on a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division of the cushion should be done in spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. The cushion should be divided into smaller pieces and each piece should be potted up in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Hattorianthus erimonus

Hattorianthus erimonus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

Species in the Hattorianthus genus

Species in the Moerckiaceae family

References

Rudolf Mathias Schuster (1921-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Schust.' in the authors string.
Hiroshi Inoue (1932-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Inoue' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35209709: Based on data supplied by Bryonames