Status:
valid
Authors:
Udar & D.K. Singh
Source:
tro
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Bryologist 79: 235. f. 1–18 1976
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209245
Common Names
- Cyathodium tuberculatum
- Tuberculatum Liverwort
- Tuberculatum Cyathodium
- Tuberculatum Leafy Liverwort
Description
Cyathodium tuberculatum (also called Tuberculate Cyathodium, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort species found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a thalloid species, meaning it has no true leaves, stems, or roots. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as on the bark of trees and rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Cyathodium tuberculatum is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyathodium tuberculatum has small, yellow-green flowers with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings have a single, rounded, green leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyathodium tuberculatum is a species of liverwort that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is found in moist habitats, such as in the crevices of rocks, on tree trunks, and in moist soil. It can be propagated by division of the thallus or by spore sowing. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate.
Where to Find Cyathodium tuberculatum
Cyathodium tuberculatum can be found in Thailand.
Cyathodium tuberculatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyathodium tuberculatum?
Cyathodium tuberculatum
What is the common name of Cyathodium tuberculatum?
Tuberculate Leafy Liverwort
Where is Cyathodium tuberculatum found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region, from Morocco to Turkey.
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,