Isophyllaria attenuata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
attenuata
ID:
1204980
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rodway) E.A. Hodgs.
Source:
tro
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
J. Roy. Soc. New Zealand 2: 111 1972
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204318
Common Names
- Isophyllaria attenuata
- Attenuate Isophyllaria
- Attenuate Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Isophyllaria attenuata (also called Attenuate liverwort, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Isophyllariaceae family. It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in moist, shady places, such as woodlands, meadows, and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Isophyllaria attenuata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Isophyllaria attenuata has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single style. The seeds are small, black and globose. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a short hypocotyl.
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Cultivation and propagation of Isophyllaria attenuata is best done in moist, acidic soils, in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division of the plant or by spore germination.
Where to Find Isophyllaria attenuata
Isophyllaria attenuata can be found in the tropical regions of South America.
Isophyllaria attenuata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isophyllaria attenuata?
Isophyllaria attenuata
What is the common name of Isophyllaria attenuata?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Isophyllaria attenuata?
It is found in tropical and subtropical rainforests in South and Central America
Species in the Isophyllaria genus
Species in the Pseudolepicoleaceae family
Archeophylla schusteri, Archeophylla paradoxa, Archeophylla pungens, Castanoclobos julaceus, Chaetocolea palmata, Herzogiaria teres, Isophyllaria attenuata, Isophyllaria fuegiana, Pseudolepicolea fryei, Pseudolepicolea quadrilaciniata, Pseudolepicolea grolleana, Pseudolepicolea kuehnemannii, Pseudolepicolea andoi, Pseudolepicolea trollii, Pseudolepicolea temnomoides, Temnoma pilosum, Temnoma quadripartitum, Temnoma setigerum, Temnoma chaetophylla, Temnoma pulchellum, Temnoma townrowiorum, Temnoma angustifolium, Temnoma palmatum, Temnoma patagonicum, Temnoma paucisetigerum, Temnoma quadrifidum,
References
Leonard Rodway (1853-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rodway' in the authors string.
Eliza Amy Hodgson (1888-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.A.Hodgs.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35204164: Based on data supplied by Bryonames