Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Species:
foetidissimum
ID:
1202706

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schiffn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Kaiserl. Akad. Wiss. Wien, Math.-Naturwiss. Kl., Anz. 67: 154 1898

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202044

Common Names

  • Cyathodium Foetidissimum
  • Foetidissimum Cyathodium Moss
  • Foul-Smelling Cyathodium Moss

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Description

Cyathodium foetidissimum (also called fetid cyathodium, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Cyathodiaceae. It is a small, yellow-green liverwort with a prostrate habit. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cyathodium foetidissimum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums. It is also used in the creation of green roofs and walls.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyathodium foetidissimum is small and inconspicuous. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped structure with a smooth surface. The seedlings are slender and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyathodium foetidissimum can be propagated by division or by spores. It can be cultivated in a moist, well-drained substrate, such as peat or sand. It prefers a humid environment and should be kept in a shaded area. It should be watered regularly and fertilized occasionally.

Where to Find Cyathodium foetidissimum

Cyathodium foetidissimum is found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Cyathodium foetidissimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyathodium foetidissimum?

Cyathodium foetidissimum

What is the common name of Cyathodium foetidissimum?

Stinking cyathodium

What is the habitat of Cyathodium foetidissimum?

It is found in moist forests, on rocks, and in shady places