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
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.
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
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,