Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
grandiretis
ID:
1523025

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindb. ex Kaal.) A.V. Troitsky, Bakalin & Fedosov

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Plants. 9(7): 850 [31]. 2020

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000009182



Common Names

  • Large-leaved Protochilopsis
  • Large-leaved Fork-moss
  • Large-leaved Fork-moss


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Description

Protochilopsis grandiretis (also called grandiretis liverwort, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Protochilopsidaceae. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a flat, lobed thallus. It is native to the Mediterranean region, where it typically grows on rocks and tree trunks in humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Protochilopsis grandiretis has been used for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks, as well as for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Protochilopsis grandiretis has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, dark green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Protochilopsis grandiretis

Protochilopsis grandiretis is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Asia, Africa, and South America.

Protochilopsis grandiretis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Protochilopsis grandiretis?

Protochilopsis grandiretis

What is the natural habitat of Protochilopsis grandiretis?

Protochilopsis grandiretis is found in humid forests of South America.

What is the size of Protochilopsis grandiretis?

Protochilopsis grandiretis is a small plant, usually reaching a height of about 5 cm.

Species in the Protochilopsis genus

Species in the Scapaniaceae family

Diplophyllum albicans, Diplophyllum andrewsii, Diplophyllum apiculatum, Diplophyllum obtusatum, Diplophyllum obtusifolium, Diplophyllum taxifolium, Diplophyllum trollii, Diplophyllum gemmiparum, Diplophyllum angustifolium, Diplophyllum incrassatum, Diplophyllum novum, Diplophyllum androgynum, Diplophyllum serrulatum, Diplophyllum andicolum, Diplophyllum africanum, Diplophyllum dioicum, Diplophyllum exiguum, Diplophyllum kinabaluense, Diplophyllum nanum, Diplophyllum purpurascens, Diplophyllum recurvifolium, Diplophyllum sibiricum, Diplophyllum squarrosum, Diplophyllum verrucosum, Douinia ovata, Douinia imbricata, Douinia plicata, Macrodiplophyllum flaccidum, Macrodiplophyllum rubrum, Pseudotritomaria heterophylla, Saccobasis polita, Saccobasis polymorpha, Scapania aequiloba, Scapania apiculata, Scapania bolanderi, Scapania brevicaulis, Scapania calcicola, Scapania carinthiaca, Scapania compacta, Scapania curta, Scapania cuspiduligera, Scapania glaucocephala, Scapania gymnostomophila, Scapania hyperborea, Scapania irrigua, Scapania kaurinii, Scapania lingulata, Scapania mucronata, Scapania obcordata, Scapania obscura,

References

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100502851: Based on data supplied by Bryonames