Cyathodium acrotrichum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acrotrichum
ID:
1532827
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schiffn.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Annales Bryologici. 12: 126. 1939
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000017124
Common Names
- Cyathodium acrotrichum
- Acrotrichum Cyathodium
- Acrotrichum Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyathodium acrotrichum (also called Acrotrichous Cyathodium, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Cyathodiaceae family. It is a small, green, thalloid liverwort with a cartilaginous texture. It is native to the northern hemisphere and is found in temperate regions in moist habitats such as wet rocks, soil, and tree bark.
Uses & Benefits
Cyathodium acrotrichum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and is drought tolerant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyathodium acrotrichum has small, white flowers and its seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Cyathodium acrotrichum can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus. Cultivation is best done on moistened soil, with a layer of sand or peat moss to help retain moisture. The plant should be kept in a bright, humid environment with temperatures between 15-25°C.
Where to Find Cyathodium acrotrichum
Cyathodium acrotrichum is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Cyathodium acrotrichum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyathodium acrotrichum?
Cyathodium acrotrichum
What is the common name of Cyathodium acrotrichum?
Acrotrichum moss
Where is Cyathodium acrotrichum found?
Cyathodium acrotrichum is found in the Northern Hemisphere.
Species in the Cyathodium genus
Cyathodium cavernarum, Cyathodium mehranum, Cyathodium aureonitens, Cyathodium indicum, Cyathodium bischlerianum, Cyathodium smaragdinum, Cyathodium tuberculatum, Cyathodium acrotrichum, Cyathodium denticulatum, Cyathodium foetidissimum, Cyathodium spruceanum, Cyathodium spurium, Cyathodium steerei, Cyathodium tuberosum,
Species in the Cyathodiaceae family
Cyathodium cavernarum, Cyathodium mehranum, Cyathodium aureonitens, Cyathodium indicum, Cyathodium bischlerianum, Cyathodium smaragdinum, Cyathodium tuberculatum, Cyathodium acrotrichum, Cyathodium denticulatum, Cyathodium foetidissimum, Cyathodium spruceanum, Cyathodium spurium, Cyathodium steerei, Cyathodium tuberosum,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100435896: Based on data supplied by Bryonames