Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pinguis
ID:
1196661

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Dumort.

Source:
tro

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Comment. Bot. 115 1822

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195999

Common Names

  • Aneura pinguis
  • Pinguis Aneura
  • Pinguis Moss
  • Pinguis Leaf Moss

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Description

Aneura pinguis (also called Slimy Aneura, among many other common names) is a moss species in the family Pottiaceae. It is a small, yellow-green to yellow-brown moss with a smooth and glossy surface. It is native to Europe, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aneura pinguis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aneura pinguis has small, yellow-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Aneura pinguis: Aneura pinguis is a small, moss-like liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spore dispersal or by division of the plant. To propagate by spore dispersal, collect the spores and sow them on a moist, sterile medium. To propagate by division, carefully separate the plant into two or more parts and replant in moist, shady areas.

Where to Find Aneura pinguis

Aneura pinguis can be found in Europe, North Africa, and Asia.

Aneura pinguis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aneura pinguis?

Aneura pinguis

What are the common names of Aneura pinguis?

Pinguicula Moss

What is the habitat of Aneura pinguis?

Aneura pinguis is found in temperate regions of North America

Species in the Aneura genus

Aneura pinguis, Aneura ledermannii, Aneura marianensis, Aneura crateriformis, Aneura latissima, Aneura macrostachya, Aneura novaecaledoniae, Aneura sharpii, Aneura brasiliensis, Aneura maxima, Aneura blasioides, Aneura eskuchei, Aneura singalangana, Aneura gemmifera, Aneura hirsuta, Aneura subcanaliculata, Aneura keniae, Aneura vincentina, Aneura giangena, Aneura gibbsiana, Aneura gigantea, Aneura glaucescens, Aneura goebeliana, Aneura husteinii, Aneura imbricata, Aneura intermedia, Aneura kaguensis, Aneura latemultifida, Aneura mirabilis, Aneura novaguineensis, Aneura nymanii, Aneura pellucida, Aneura amboinensis, Aneura augustae, Aneura polyantha, Aneura biflora, Aneura puiggarii, Aneura breutelii, Aneura brevifolia, Aneura punctata, Aneura brevissima, Aneura cerebrata, Aneura rodwayi, Aneura roraimensis, Aneura rotangicola, Aneura serrulata, Aneura crinita, Aneura squarrosa, Aneura crumii, Aneura densa,

Species in the Aneuraceae family

Acrostolia alata, Aneura pinguis, Aneura ledermannii, Aneura marianensis, Aneura crateriformis, Aneura latissima, Aneura macrostachya, Aneura novaecaledoniae, Aneura sharpii, Aneura brasiliensis, Aneura maxima, Aneura blasioides, Aneura eskuchei, Aneura singalangana, Aneura gemmifera, Aneura hirsuta, Aneura subcanaliculata, Aneura keniae, Aneura vincentina, Aneura giangena, Aneura gibbsiana, Aneura gigantea, Aneura glaucescens, Aneura goebeliana, Aneura husteinii, Aneura imbricata, Aneura intermedia, Aneura kaguensis, Aneura latemultifida, Aneura mirabilis, Aneura novaguineensis, Aneura nymanii, Aneura pellucida, Aneura amboinensis, Aneura augustae, Aneura polyantha, Aneura biflora, Aneura puiggarii, Aneura breutelii, Aneura brevifolia, Aneura punctata, Aneura brevissima, Aneura cerebrata, Aneura rodwayi, Aneura roraimensis, Aneura rotangicola, Aneura serrulata, Aneura crinita, Aneura squarrosa, Aneura crumii,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Barthélémy Du Mortier (1797-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dumort.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35184440: Based on data supplied by Bryonames