Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
granatensis
ID:
1204573

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gottsche) R.M. Schust.

Source:
tro

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 48: 341 1980

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203911

Common Names

  • Paracromastigum granatensis
  • Granatensis Paracromastigum
  • Granatensis Leafy Liverwort

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Description

Paracromastigum granatensis (also called Paracromastigum granatensis, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort with a thallus that is typically 1-2 cm in length. It is native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas, and can be found growing in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Paracromastigum granatensis is used as a decorative plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It can also be used to make herbal teas and tinctures for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paracromastigum granatensis has small, yellow-green flowers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paracromastigum granatensis is a small, epiphytic liverwort that can be propagated from spores or by division. It prefers to grow in moist, shady areas and can be cultivated in a terrarium or in a pot with a well-draining soil mix. It can also be grown on a moss pole or on a piece of bark. The plant should be kept moist and fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Paracromastigum granatensis

Paracromastigum granatensis is native to the tropical regions of South America.

Paracromastigum granatensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paracromastigum granatensis?

Paracromastigum granatensis

What is the family of Paracromastigum granatensis?

Lepidoziaceae

What is the distribution of Paracromastigum granatensis?

Tropical Africa

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

Rudolf Mathias Schuster (1921-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Schust.' in the authors string.
Carl Moritz Gottsche (1808-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gottsche' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35203556: Based on data supplied by Bryonames