Status:
valid
Authors:
Prosk.
Source:
tro
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Bryologist 54: 243 1951
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206448
Common Names
- Cyathodium spruceanum
- Spruceanum Cyathodium
- Spruceanum Leafy Liverwort
Description
Cyathodium spruceanum (also called Spruce's Cyathodium, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Cyathodiaceae. It is a small, green, leafy plant with a thalloid body, found in the Northern Hemisphere in temperate and boreal regions. It grows in moist, shady places such as wet rocks, tree trunks, and soil.
Uses & Benefits
Cyathodium spruceanum has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyathodium spruceanum has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in groups of three. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyathodium spruceanum is a terrestrial species that is propagated by spores. It is best cultivated in a moist, shady environment with plenty of organic matter in the soil. The plant should be kept in a cool, humid environment and should be watered regularly. It is also important to ensure that the soil is not too wet or too dry.
Where to Find Cyathodium spruceanum
Cyathodium spruceanum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
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,