Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
australina
ID:
1537838

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) N.N. Yu & Y. Jia

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Journal of Bryology. 34(1): 64. 2012

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000020094





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Description

Pterobryopsis australina (also called 'Southern Pterobryopsis', among many other common names) is a small, green, leafy liverwort found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as on the banks of streams, in wet meadows, and in moist woods.

Uses & Benefits

Pterobryopsis australina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pterobryopsis australina is small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterobryopsis australina can be propagated by spores and is best grown in moist, well-drained soil with good air circulation. It prefers partial shade but can tolerate full sun.

Where to Find Pterobryopsis australina

Pterobryopsis australina can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Pterobryopsis australina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pterobryopsis australina?

Pterobryopsis australina

What is the common name of Pterobryopsis australina?

Pterobryopsis

What is the family of Pterobryopsis australina?

Pottiaceae

Species in the Pterobryopsis genus

Species in the Pterobryaceae family

Calyptothecium acostatum, Calyptothecium prainii, Calyptothecium acutum, Calyptothecium bescherellei, Calyptothecium burmense, Calyptothecium duplicatum, Calyptothecium extensum, Calyptothecium hookeri, Calyptothecium nitidum, Calyptothecium oxyphyllum, Calyptothecium pinnatum, Calyptothecium ramosii, Calyptothecium recurvulum, Calyptothecium subacutum, Calyptothecium subhumile, Calyptothecium symphysodontoides, Calyptothecium urvilleanum, Calyptothecium wightii, Calyptothecium auriculatum, Calyptothecium integrifolium, Calyptothecium compressum, Calyptothecium pterobryoides, Calyptothecium squarrosulum, Calyptothecium phyllogonioides, Calyptothecium philippinense, Henicodium geniculatum, Hildebrandtiella cuspidans, Hildebrandtiella endotrichelloides, Hildebrandtiella longiseta, Hildebrandtiella phleoides, Jaegerina formosa, Jaegerina guatemalensis, Jaegerina luzonensis, Jaegerina plicata, Jaegerina robillardii, Jaegerina scariosa, Jaegerina solitaria, Jaegerina stolonifera, Jaegerina retrosquarrosa, Micralsopsis complanata, Muellerobryum whiteleggei, Neolindbergia deningeri, Neolindbergia rigida, Neolindbergia robusta, Neolindbergia rugosa, Neolindbergia vitiensis, Neolindbergia cladomnioides, Neolindbergia veloirae, Orthorrhynchidium planifrons, Orthostichopsis fornicata,

References

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100379730: Based on data supplied by Bryonames