Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pelliidae
Order:
Pallaviciniales
Species:
phyllanthus
ID:
1209851

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Fl. Nov.-Zel. 2: 164 1855

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209189



Common Names

  • Podomitrium phyllanthus
  • Phyllanthus Liverwort
  • Phyllanthus Podomitrium
  • Phyllanthus Leafy Liverwort


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Description

Podomitrium phyllanthus (also called Podomitrium phyllanthus, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Podomitriaceae. It is a small, yellowish-green plant with a thallus that is divided into two distinct parts. It is native to tropical regions of South America, and is found in moist habitats such as rainforests, swamps, and bogs.

Uses & Benefits

Podomitrium phyllanthus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a groundcover to control erosion and to reduce weed growth.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Podomitrium phyllanthus has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals that are usually arranged in a star-like shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Where to Find Podomitrium phyllanthus

Podomitrium phyllanthus is found in New Zealand.

Podomitrium phyllanthus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Podomitrium phyllanthus?

Podomitrium phyllanthus

What is the common name of Podomitrium phyllanthus?

Phyllanthus

What is the habitat of Podomitrium phyllanthus?

It is found in humid montane forests in Mexico and Central America

Species in the Pallaviciniaceae family

Greeneothallus gemmiparus, Jensenia spinosa, Jensenia florschuetzii, Jensenia difformis, Jensenia connivens, Jensenia decipiens, Jensenia wallisii, Jensenia crassifrons, Pallavicinia camisassai, Pallavicinia ambigua, Pallavicinia baldwinii, Pallavicinia bipinnata, Pallavicinia cylindrica, Pallavicinia himalayensis, Pallavicinia hypandra, Pallavicinia indica, Pallavicinia levieri, Pallavicinia lyellii, Pallavicinia pseudolyellii, Pallavicinia purpurea, Pallavicinia ridleyi, Pallavicinia rubristipa, Pallavicinia subciliata, Podomitrium phyllanthus, Podomitrium malaccense, Podomitrium marginatum, Seppeltia succuba, Symphyogyna aspera, Symphyogyna brasiliensis, Symphyogyna brongniartii, Symphyogyna podophylla, Symphyogyna sinuata, Symphyogyna hymenophyllum, Symphyogyna tenuinervis, Symphyogyna rectidens, Symphyogyna similis, Symphyogyna hochstetteri, Symphyogyna rhodina, Symphyogyna leptothelia, Symphyogyna apiculispina, Symphyogyna atronervia, Symphyogyna boliviensis, Symphyogyna caduciloba, Symphyogyna circinata, Symphyogyna digitisquama, Symphyogyna fuscovirens, Symphyogyna ignambiensis, Symphyogyna interrupta, Symphyogyna irregularis, Symphyogyna lacerosquama,

References

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35210513: Based on data supplied by Bryonames