Status:
valid
Authors:
(Spruce) R.M. Schust.
Source:
tro
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Nova Hedwigia 22: 152 1971
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196775
Common Names
- Sphenolobopsis pearsonii
- Pearson's Sphenolobopsis Moss
- Sphenolobopsis Moss
Description
Sphenolobopsis pearsonii (also called Pearson's sphenolobopsis, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Sphenolobopsidaceae. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thallus that is divided into two layers. It is native to Europe and North America and is found in damp, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Sphenolobopsis pearsonii is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and terrariums. It is also used as a food source for fish and other aquatic animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sphenolobopsis pearsonii has small, yellowish-green flowers, small seeds, and small seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sphenolobopsis pearsonii can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is the most common method of propagation. The plant can be divided into several smaller sections and planted in separate pots. Seeds can be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Sphenolobopsis pearsonii
Sphenolobopsis pearsonii can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Species in the Sphenolobopsis genus
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,