Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
bialatum
ID:
1525657

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fulford

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Memoirs of The New York Botanical Garden. 11: 268. 1966

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000011184


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Description

Micropterygium bialatum (also called 'Bialate Micropterygium', among many other common names) is a small, perennial, evergreen liverwort. It has a single, bialate-shaped leaf with a single vein running along the middle. It is native to the tropical regions of South America, and is usually found growing on moist, shady rocks and tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Micropterygium bialatum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Micropterygium bialatum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, round, and black. Its seedlings have small, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Micropterygium bialatum can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost.

Where to Find Micropterygium bialatum

Micropterygium bialatum can be found in tropical and subtropical Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.

Micropterygium bialatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micropterygium bialatum?

Micropterygium bialatum

What is the common name of Micropterygium bialatum?

Two-winged micropterygium

What is the distribution of Micropterygium bialatum?

It is found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka

Species in the Lepidoziaceae family

Acromastigum anisostomum, Acromastigum bancanum, Acromastigum bifidum, Acromastigum brotheri, Acromastigum capillare, Acromastigum colensoanum, Acromastigum cunninghamii, Acromastigum echinatiforme, Acromastigum echinatum, Acromastigum exiguum, Acromastigum exile, Acromastigum filum, Acromastigum fimbriatum, Acromastigum inaequilaterum, Acromastigum integrifolium, Acromastigum laetevirens, Acromastigum linganum, Acromastigum mooreanum, Acromastigum obliquatum, Acromastigum tenax, Acromastigum verticale, Acromastigum moratii, Acromastigum pusillum, Acromastigum stellare, Acromastigum rigidum, Acromastigum subechinatiforme, Acromastigum adaptatum, Acromastigum divaricatum, Acromastigum longirete, Acromastigum fumosum, Acromastigum furcatifolium, Acromastigum herzogii, Acromastigum homodictyon, Acromastigum implexum, Acromastigum interstisiale, Acromastigum laevigatum, Acromastigum lamyi, Acromastigum leptophyllum, Acromastigum lobuliferum, Acromastigum marginatum, Acromastigum microstichum, Acromastigum prismaticale, Acromastigum stenophyllum, Acromastigum aurescens, Acromastigum caledonicum, Acromastigum carcinum, Acromastigum cavifolium, Acromastigum curtilobum, Amazoopsis diplopoda, Amazoopsis gracilis,

References

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100379158: Based on data supplied by Bryonames