Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pelliidae
Order:
Pallaviciniales
Species:
apiculispina
ID:
1206398

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 87: 180. f. 91: a 1916

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001205736



Common Names

  • Symphyogyna apiculispina
  • Apiculispine Symphyogyna
  • Apiculispine Liverwort


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Description

Symphyogyna apiculispina (also called 'Apiculate-spined Symphyogyna', among many other common names) is a species of moss native to South America. It is a small, bright green moss with a stem up to 1 cm long and leaves that are up to 1.5 mm long. It grows in moist, shady areas in the Andes Mountains of Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia.

Uses & Benefits

Symphyogyna apiculispina is used as a traditional medicine in India and is also used in the production of herbal teas and food products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Symphyogyna apiculispina has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symphyogyna apiculispina is a small, perennial liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the thalli. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division of the thalli should be done in the spring or summer when the plants are actively growing. The thalli should be carefully separated and planted in a moist, well-drained medium.

Where to Find Symphyogyna apiculispina

Symphyogyna apiculispina can be found in South America.

Symphyogyna apiculispina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symphyogyna apiculispina?

Symphyogyna apiculispina

What is the common name of Symphyogyna apiculispina?

Symphyogyna Apiculispina Moss

Where is Symphyogyna apiculispina found?

Symphyogyna apiculispina is found in South America, specifically in Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador.

Species in the Symphyogyna genus

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, Symphyogyna lindmanii, Symphyogyna luetzelburgii, Symphyogyna marginata, Symphyogyna mexicana, Symphyogyna multiflora, Symphyogyna paucidens, Symphyogyna purpureolimbata, Symphyogyna rubescens, Symphyogyna rubritincta, Symphyogyna semiinvolucrata, Symphyogyna subsimplex, Symphyogyna trivitatta, Symphyogyna ulvoides, Symphyogyna undulata, Symphyogyna volkensii,

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

Franz Stephani (1842-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steph.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35206146: Based on data supplied by Bryonames