Cyathodium spurium - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spurium
ID:
1532835
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dicks.) Lindb.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Helsingfors Dagblad. 1877(43): 2. 1877
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000017132
Common Names
- Cyathodium Spurium
- Forked Feather Moss
- Forked-Leaf Feather Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyathodium spurium (also called Spur-Fruited 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 spurium is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as headaches, fever, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyathodium spurium has a yellowish-green flower with a single anther, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and are yellowish-green in color.
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Cyathodium spurium 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 spurium
Cyathodium spurium is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Cyathodium spurium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyathodium spurium?
Cyathodium spurium
What is the common name of Cyathodium spurium?
Spurious liverwort
What is the habitat of Cyathodium spurium?
It is found in moist, shady places, such as woodlands, stream banks, and wet rocks
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: 100461939: Based on data supplied by Bryonames