Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
percurrens
ID:
1215325

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hedenäs) Ignatov & Vanderp.

Source:
tro

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 31: 219 2009

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214663

Common Names

  • Hedenasiastrum percurrens
  • Percurrent Hedenasiastrum
  • Hedenasiastrum

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Description

Hedenasiastrum percurrens (also called 'Liverwort', among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Hedenasiastraceae. It is a small, green plant with a thallose, or flattened, body. It is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It is a terrestrial species found on soil or on rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Hedenasiastrum percurrens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedenasiastrum percurrens has small yellowish-green flowers, with a single ovule in each ovary. The seeds are small, dark brown and globose. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedenasiastrum percurrens is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the root system. It prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in a well-draining, sandy soil. It should be kept moist but not wet. It can be propagated by seed, but this is a slow process. It should be grown in bright, indirect light and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Hedenasiastrum percurrens

Hedenasiastrum percurrens is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Asia, Africa, and South America.

Species in the Hedenasiastrum genus

Species in the Brachytheciaceae family

Aerobryum speciosum, Aerobryum brevicuspis, Aerolindigia capillacea, Brachytheciastrum delicatulum, Brachytheciastrum collinum, Brachytheciastrum dieckei, Brachytheciastrum falcatulum, Brachytheciastrum kashmirense, Brachytheciastrum leibergii, Brachytheciastrum microcollinum, Brachytheciastrum paradoxum, Brachytheciastrum trachypodium, Brachytheciastrum velutinum, Brachytheciastrum fendleri, Brachytheciastrum olympicum, Brachytheciastrum leiopodium, Brachytheciastrum salicinum, Brachytheciastrum umbilicatum, Brachytheciella stolonifera, Brachythecium tortipilum, Brachythecium dahuricum, Brachythecium irinae, Brachythecium jacuticum, Brachythecium chakratense, Brachythecium garhwalense, Brachythecium acuminatum, Brachythecium afroglareosum, Brachythecium albicans, Brachythecium asperrimum, Brachythecium auriculatum, Brachythecium austroglareosum, Brachythecium austrosalebrosum, Brachythecium bellii, Brachythecium bodinieri, Brachythecium borgenii, Brachythecium brachycarpum, Brachythecium brachycladum, Brachythecium buchananii, Brachythecium calliergonoides, Brachythecium campestre, Brachythecium camptothecioides, Brachythecium campylothallum, Brachythecium caucasicum, Brachythecium cavifolium, Brachythecium chauvetii, Brachythecium chocayae, Brachythecium cirrosum, Brachythecium complanatum, Brachythecium comtifolium, Brachythecium conostomum,

References

Mikhail Stanislavovich Ignatov (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ignatov' in the authors string.
Lars Hedenäs (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedenäs' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35218139: Based on data supplied by Bryonames