Plagiochila adianthoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
adianthoides
ID:
1198545
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sw.) Lindenb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. fasc. 2–3: 77 1840
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001197883
Common Names
- Plagiochila adianthoides
- Adiantum-Like Plagiochila
- Adiantum-Like Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Plagiochila adianthoides (also called 'Adiantum-like Plagiochila', among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green to yellow-brown liverwort. It is native to the Americas, Europe, and Africa, and typically grows in humid forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Plagiochila adianthoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Plagiochila adianthoides var. aspergillifera SpruceFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Plagiochila adianthoides has small, white flowers with six petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings have two, heart-shaped leaves and a hairy stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Plagiochila adianthoides is a small to medium-sized liverwort that is found in moist, shady places. It can be propagated by spores or by division. Spores can be collected from the sporophytes and sown on a suitable substrate. Division can be done by carefully splitting the plant into smaller pieces and replanting them.
Where to Find Plagiochila adianthoides
Plagiochila adianthoides can be found in tropical regions of South America, including Brazil and Peru.
Plagiochila adianthoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plagiochila adianthoides?
Plagiochila adianthoides
What is the common name of Plagiochila adianthoides?
Plagiochila
What type of plant is Plagiochila adianthoides?
Bryophyte
Species in the Plagiochilaceae family
Chiastocaulon dendroides, Chiastocaulon biserialis, Chiastocaulon braunianum, Chiastocaulon caledonicum, Chiastocaulon combinatum, Chiastocaulon conjugatum, Chiastocaulon fasciculatum, Chiastocaulon fimbriatum, Chiastocaulon flamabilis, Chiastocaulon geminifolium, Chiastocaulon giulianettii, Chiastocaulon herzogii, Chiastocaulon mayebarae, Chiastocaulon oppositum, Chiastocaulon pachycephalum, Chiastocaulon proliferum, Chiastocaulon raetzelii, Chiastocaulon takakii, Chiastocaulon theriotianum, Dinckleria fruticella, Dinckleria pleurata, Dinckleria singularis, Pedinophyllopsis abdita, Pedinophyllum interruptum, Pedinophyllum truncatum, Pedinophyllum monoicum, Pedinophyllum autoicum, Plagiochila nudifolia, Plagiochila asplenioides, Plagiochila appalachiana, Plagiochila arctica, Plagiochila aspleniformis, Plagiochila austinii, Plagiochila caduciloba, Plagiochila columbiana, Plagiochila floridana, Plagiochila invisa, Plagiochila miradorensis, Plagiochila porelloides, Plagiochila semidecurrens, Plagiochila sullivantii, Plagiochila undata, Plagiochila virginica, Plagiochila adianthoides, Plagiochila aerea, Plagiochila breuteliana, Plagiochila bicuspidata, Plagiochila cuneata, Plagiochila connata, Plagiochila cucullata,
References
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
Johann Bernhard Wilhelm Lindenberg (1781-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindenb.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35187520: Based on data supplied by Bryonames