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
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.
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 Paracromastigum genus
Paracromastigum fiordlandiae,
Paracromastigum longiscyphum,
Paracromastigum drucei,
Paracromastigum granatensis,
Paracromastigum tristanianum,
Paracromastigum succulentum,
Paracromastigum dusenii,
Paracromastigum macrostipum,
Paracromastigum furcifolium,
Paracromastigum micromera,
Paracromastigum vastilobum,
Paracromastigum pachyrhizum,
Paracromastigum ryszardii,
Paracromastigum denticulatum,
Paracromastigum microphyllum,
Paracromastigum stipulatum,
Paracromastigum subsimplex,
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,