Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pearson) Grolle
Source:
tro
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. Lichénol. 32: 164 1963
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209969
Common Names
- Tetracymbaliella comptonii
- Comptonii Tetracymbaliella
- Comptonii Moss
Description
Tetracymbaliella comptonii (also called Compton's Tetracymbaliella, among many other common names) is a small, cushion-forming liverwort species found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats such as wet rocks, soil, and tree bark.
Uses & Benefits
Tetracymbaliella comptonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tetracymbaliella comptonii has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single perianth. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single, round, fleshy leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetracymbaliella comptonii is a species of moss that is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated from spores, and it prefers moist, shady environments. It can be cultivated in a potting mix of peat moss, sand, and compost. It should be kept moist and fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Tetracymbaliella comptonii
Tetracymbaliella comptonii can be found in moist, shady habitats in Europe, North Africa, and Asia.
Tetracymbaliella comptonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tetracymbaliella comptonii?
Tetracymbaliella comptonii
What is the common name of Tetracymbaliella comptonii?
Compton's tetracymbaliella
What is the habitat of Tetracymbaliella comptonii?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
Species in the Tetracymbaliella genus
Species in the Brevianthaceae family