Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
aerea
ID:
1198546

Status:
valid

Authors:
Taylor

Source:
tro

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 5: 263 1846

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001197884



Common Names

  • Plagiochila aerea
  • Air-Like Plagiochila
  • Air-Like Liverwort


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Description

Plagiochila aerea (also called 'Aerial 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 aerea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plagiochila aerea has small, white flowers with six petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings have two, heart-shaped leaves and a smooth stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plagiochila aerea 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 aerea

Plagiochila aerea can be found in tropical regions of South America, including Brazil and Peru.

Plagiochila aerea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plagiochila aerea?

Plagiochila aerea

What is the common name of Plagiochila aerea?

Plagiochila

What type of plant is Plagiochila aerea?

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

Thomas Taylor (1775-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taylor' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35187521: Based on data supplied by Bryonames