Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vincentina
ID:
1212205

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 6: 45 1917

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001211543

Common Names

  • Aneura vincentina
  • Vincent's Shield-moss
  • Vincents Shieldmoss

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Description

Aneura vincentina (also called Aneura vincentina, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is native to South Africa, where it is found in moist habitats such as streams, swamps, and seepages. It is a small, yellowish-green plant with a flattened thallus and small, rounded lobes.

Uses & Benefits

Aneura vincentina is used as a natural fertilizer and soil conditioner.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aneura vincentina has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have two, heart-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aneura vincentina is a small, epiphytic liverwort that grows in humid tropical forests. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the thalli. It prefers a moist, shady environment and should be grown in a potting mix of equal parts of peat and sand. The potting mix should be kept moist but not soggy. The plant should be fertilized every two to three months with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Aneura vincentina

Aneura vincentina is native to the tropical forests of South America, particularly in the Amazon rainforest.

Aneura vincentina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aneura vincentina?

Aneura vincentina

What type of plant is Aneura vincentina?

Aneura vincentina is a liverwort.

Where does Aneura vincentina grow?

Aneura vincentina grows in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

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,