Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steph.) Steph.
Source:
tro
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 4: 101 1910
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001199652
Common Names
- Balantiopsis
- Bisbifida Liverwort
- Bisbifida Moss
Description
Balantiopsis bisbifida (also called Balantiopsis bisbifida, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Asia. It is typically found in moist, shady areas such as in leaf litter, on rocks, and on tree trunks.
Uses & Benefits
Balantiopsis bisbifida has been used as a source of fuel, as a source of food for livestock, and as a source of fiber for weaving.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Balantiopsis bisbifida has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Balantiopsis bisbifida is a species of liverwort that is native to South America. It is a low-growing plant that forms mats or cushions. It is propagated by spores and can be cultivated in a moist, acidic soil. It prefers partial to full shade and should be kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Balantiopsis bisbifida
Balantiopsis bisbifida can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, primarily in Europe and North America.
Species in the Balantiopsis genus
Balantiopsis bisbifida,
Balantiopsis montana,
Balantiopsis splendens,
Balantiopsis verrucosa,
Balantiopsis tumida,
Balantiopsis purpurata,
Balantiopsis cancellata,
Balantiopsis rosea,
Balantiopsis paucidens,
Balantiopsis neocaledonica,
Balantiopsis diplophylla,
Balantiopsis lingulata,
Balantiopsis asymmetrica,
Balantiopsis brasiliensis,
Balantiopsis erinacea,
Balantiopsis crocea,
Balantiopsis convexiuscula,
Balantiopsis ciliaris,
Species in the Balantiopsidaceae family
Acroscyphella iwatsukii,
Acroscyphella phoenicorhiza,
Acroscyphella tjiwideiensis,
Balantiopsis bisbifida,
Balantiopsis montana,
Balantiopsis splendens,
Balantiopsis verrucosa,
Balantiopsis tumida,
Balantiopsis purpurata,
Balantiopsis cancellata,
Balantiopsis rosea,
Balantiopsis paucidens,
Balantiopsis neocaledonica,
Balantiopsis diplophylla,
Balantiopsis lingulata,
Balantiopsis asymmetrica,
Balantiopsis brasiliensis,
Balantiopsis erinacea,
Balantiopsis crocea,
Balantiopsis convexiuscula,
Balantiopsis ciliaris,
Eoisotachis stephanii,
Eoisotachis nigella,
Isotachis multiceps,
Isotachis serrulata,
Isotachis olivacea,
Isotachis plicata,
Isotachis intortifolia,
Isotachis lopezii,
Isotachis humectata,
Isotachis grossidens,
Isotachis japonica,
Isotachis armata,
Isotachis aubertii,
Isotachis inflata,
Isotachis erythrorhiza,
Isotachis spegazziniana,
Isotachis sprucei,
Isotachis vexans,
Isotachis westlandica,
Isotachis boliviensis,
Isotachis chinensis,
Isotachis fragilis,
Isotachis grandis,
Isotachis hastatistipula,
Isotachis hians,
Isotachis indica,
Isotachis lyallii,
Isotachis minima,
Isotachis montana,