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
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.
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