Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Species:
spruceanum
ID:
1207110

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

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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.

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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.

References

Johannes Max Proskauer (1923-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prosk.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35206999: Based on data supplied by Bryonames