Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
roraimensis
ID:
1205047

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 6: 94 1901

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204385

Common Names

  • Aneura roraimensis
  • Roraimensis Aneura
  • Roraimensis's Aneura

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Description

Aneura roraimensis (also called Roraima liverwort, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Metzgeriaceae. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a single row of leaves. It is native to tropical regions of South America and is found in humid forests and on shady rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Aneura roraimensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aneura roraimensis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aneura roraimensis can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with a pH of 5.5-6.5. The plant prefers a sandy or loamy soil with plenty of organic matter. It is best to keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Aneura roraimensis

Aneura roraimensis is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

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,