Kingdom:
Phylum:
Treubiidae
Order:
Treubiales
Genus:
Species:
scapanioides
ID:
1207081

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M. Schust.

Source:
tro

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Journal of the Hattori Botanical Laboratory. 32: 246. 1969

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206419



Common Names

  • Treubia Scapanioides
  • Scapanioid Treubia
  • Scapanioid Liverwort


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Description

Treubia scapanioides (also called Treubiaceae, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Treubiaceae family. It is found in South America, in wet and humid habitats such as rainforests, swamps, and wet rocks. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thallus that is up to 1 cm long and 0.5 cm wide.

Uses & Benefits

Treubia scapanioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Treubia scapanioides has small, yellowish-green flowers. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Treubia scapanioides is a small, evergreen, terrestrial liverwort that is native to the Northern Hemisphere. It is a slow-growing species that prefers moist, shaded areas with acidic soil. Propagation is best done by division of the plant or by spore sowing. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile, acidic potting mix and kept in a cool, shaded area with high humidity.

Where to Find Treubia scapanioides

Treubia scapanioides can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

References

Rudolf Mathias Schuster (1921-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Schust.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35206966: Based on data supplied by Bryonames