Balantiopsis ciliaris - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ciliaris
ID:
1212584
Status:
valid
Authors:
S. Hatt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 41: 129. f. 1–2 1966
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001211922
Common Names
- Balantiopsis ciliaris
- Ciliate Balantiopsis
- Ciliate Forked-leaf Liverwort
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Balantiopsis ciliaris (also called Balantiopsis ciliaris, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is a small, cushion-forming plant with a yellowish-green color. It is native to the tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas, and it is found in humid forests and on wet rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Balantiopsis ciliaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Balantiopsis ciliaris sub. novoguineensis S. Hatt.Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Balantiopsis ciliaris has small, white flowers with a yellowish-green perianth. The seed is a small, dark brown, globose capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, green, and have an erect habit.
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Balantiopsis ciliaris can be propagated by sowing spores on a moistened peat-based medium. The medium should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment. The spores will germinate in about two weeks. Once the plants are established, they can be transplanted into individual pots. They should be kept in a bright, indirect light and watered regularly.
Where to Find Balantiopsis ciliaris
Balantiopsis ciliaris can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
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,
References
Sinske Hattori (1915-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Hatt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35214337: Based on data supplied by Bryonames