Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Genus:
Species:
bicrenatus
ID:
1206300

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schmidel ex Hoffm.) H. Buch

Source:
tro

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Memoranda Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. 8: 288 1932

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001205638

Common Names

  • Isopaches bicrenatus
  • Bicrenatus Liverwort
  • Bicrenatus

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Description

Isopaches bicrenatus (also called the two-toothed liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort native to the Northern Hemisphere. It is a pleurocarpous liverwort with a creeping stem and small, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is most commonly found in moist, shady habitats, such as forests, woodlands, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Isopaches bicrenatus is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and terrariums, and its small size makes it a great choice for small spaces. It can also be used as a ground cover in gardens and as a food source for small animals.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Isopaches bicrenatus var. immersus (R.M. Schust. & Damsh.) Stotler & Crand.-Stotl.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Isopaches bicrenatus is a small, yellowish-green, and has a single perianth lobe. The seed is small and round with a light brown color. The seedlings are small and green with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isopaches bicrenatus can be propagated by division of the plant in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be cultivated in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Isopaches bicrenatus

Isopaches bicrenatus can be found in North America and Europe.

Species in the Anastrophyllaceae family

Anastrepta orcadensis, Anastrophyllum assimile, Anastrophyllum donnianum, Anastrophyllum michauxii, Anastrophyllum auritum, Anastrophyllum stellatum, Anastrophyllum tubulosum, Anastrophyllum piligerum, Anastrophyllum ciliatum, Anastrophyllum esenbeckii, Anastrophyllum joergensenii, Anastrophyllum nigrescens, Anastrophyllum ellipticum, Anastrophyllum squarrosum, Anastrophyllum alpinum, Anastrophyllum divergens, Anastrophyllum fissum, Anastrophyllum obtusum, Barbilophozia barbata, Barbilophozia hatcheri, Barbilophozia lycopodioides, Barbilophozia rubescens, Barbilophozia sudetica, Biantheridion undulifolium, Chandonanthus squarrosus, Crossocalyx hellerianus, Crossocalyx tenuis, Gymnocolea inflata, Hamatostrepta concinna, Hattoria yakushimensis, Isopaches bicrenatus, Isopaches decolorans, Isopaches alboviridis, Isopaches pumicicola, Neoorthocaulis attenuatus, Neoorthocaulis binsteadii, Neoorthocaulis floerkei, Neoorthocaulis hyperboreus, Orthocaulis atlanticus, Orthocaulis cavifolius, Plicanthus giganteus, Plicanthus hirtellus, Plicanthus birmensis, Plicanthus difficilis, Schljakovia kunzeana, Schljakovianthus quadrilobus, Sphenolobopsis pearsonii, Sphenolobus minutus, Sphenolobus saxicola, Sphenolobus austroamericanus,

References

Casimir Christoph Schmidel (1718-1792): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schmidel' in the authors string.
Hans Buch (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Buch' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35205988: Based on data supplied by Bryonames