Austrothamnium pumilum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pumilum
ID:
1537856
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook. f. & Wilson) Enroth
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
The Bryologist. 122(2): 231. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000020106
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Austrothamnium pumilum (also called 'Dwarf Austrothamnium', among many other common names) is a small, green, leafy liverwort found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as on the banks of streams, in wet meadows, and in moist woods.
Uses & Benefits
Austrothamnium pumilum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Austrothamnium pumilum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings of Austrothamnium pumilum are small, slender, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Austrothamnium pumilum can be propagated by spores and is best grown in a moist, shady environment with good air circulation. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Austrothamnium pumilum
Austrothamnium pumilum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Austrothamnium pumilum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Austrothamnium pumilum?
Austrothamnium pumilum
What is the common name of Austrothamnium pumilum?
Austrothamnium
What is the family of Austrothamnium pumilum?
Pottiaceae
Species in the Austrothamnium genus
Species in the Neckeraceae family
Forsstroemia goughiana, Forsstroemia yezoana, Forsstroemia coronata, Forsstroemia cryphaeoides, Forsstroemia indica, Forsstroemia japonica, Forsstroemia neckeroides, Forsstroemia producta, Forsstroemia trichomitria, Forsstroemia thomsonii, Forsstroemia noguchii, Forsstroemia lasioides, Forsstroemia denigricans, Forsstroemia fauriei, Forsstroemia flexiramea, Forsstroemia humilis, Forsstroemia inopinata, Forsstroemia konoi, Forsstroemia pusilla, Forsstroemia setschwanica, Leptodon acuminatus, Leptodon longisetus, Leptodon pluvinii, Leptodon smithii, Leptodon fuciformis, Leptodon corsicus, Leptodon dillenii, Leptodon remotifolius, Taiwanobryum anacamptolepis, Taiwanobryum crenulatum, Taiwanobryum mucronatum, Taiwanobryum guangdongense, Taiwanobryum speciosum, Taiwanobryum praetermissum, Taiwanobryum serrulatifolium, Taiwanobryum undulatifolium, Taiwanobryum yunnanense, Alleniella besseri, Alleniella brownii, Alleniella chilensis, Alleniella complanata, Alleniella hymenodonta, Alleniella remota, Alleniella scabridens, Alleniella submacrocarpa, Alleniella urnigera, Alleniella andina, Alleniella ehrenbergii, Alleniella laevigata, Alleniella obtusifolia,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100479342: Based on data supplied by Bryonames