Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
koponenii
ID:
1207637

Status:
valid

Authors:
P. Rao

Source:
tro

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 103: 739. f. 1–16 2000

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206975

Common Names

  • Sphaerotheciella koponenii
  • Koponenii Sphaerotheciella
  • Koponenii Sphaerotheciella Liverwort

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Description

Sphaerotheciella koponenii (also called Sphaerotheciella, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Lejeuneaceae family. It is found in the tropical regions of the world, growing in moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sphaerotheciella koponenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphaerotheciella koponenii has small, yellow-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have a single, small leaf that is divided into two lobes.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphaerotheciella koponenii is a small, evergreen, perennial liverwort that can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a pot or in a shady garden bed. When propagating by division, divide the plant into small pieces and replant in moist soil. When propagating by spore sowing, collect the spores and sow them on a moist, sterile medium. Keep the medium moist and in a shady area until the spores germinate and the new plants are established.

Where to Find Sphaerotheciella koponenii

Sphaerotheciella koponenii can be found in the Himalayas.

Species in the Cryphaeaceae family

Cryphaea acuminata, Cryphaea apiculata, Cryphaea attenuata, Cryphaea brevipila, Cryphaea chlorophyllosa, Cryphaea consimilis, Cryphaea filiformis, Cryphaea furcinervis, Cryphaea glomerata, Cryphaea heteromalla, Cryphaea hygrophila, Cryphaea jamesonii, Cryphaea lorentziana, Cryphaea nervosa, Cryphaea obovatocarpa, Cryphaea orizabae, Cryphaea ovalifolia, Cryphaea parvula, Cryphaea patens, Cryphaea pilifera, Cryphaea protensa, Cryphaea raddiana, Cryphaea ragazzii, Cryphaea ramosa, Cryphaea rhacomitrioides, Cryphaea rutenbergii, Cryphaea tenella, Cryphaea clandestina, Cryphaea amurensis, Cryphaea songpanensis, Cryphaea lanceolata, Cryphaea omeiensis, Cryphaeophilum molle, Cyptodon dilatatus, Cyptodon fasciculatus, Cyptodon gracilis, Cyptodon muelleri, Cyptodontopsis leveillei, Dendrocryphaea latifolia, Dendrocryphaea cuspidata, Dendrocryphaea gorveana, Dendrocryphaea lechleri, Dendrocryphaea tasmanica, Dendrocryphaea crassinervis, Dendrocryphaea lamyana, Dendropogonella rufescens, Monocryphaea ravenelii, Pilotrichopsis dentata, Pilotrichopsis ferruginea, Pilotrichopsis robusta,

References

Pengcheng Rao (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Rao' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35207747: Based on data supplied by Bryonames