Cyathodium tuberosum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tuberosum
ID:
1202339
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kashyap
Source:
tro
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
New Phytol. 13: 210 1914
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201677
Common Names
- Cyathodium tuberosum
- Tuberosum Cyathodium
- Tuberosum Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyathodium tuberosum (also called Cyathodium tuberosum, among many other common names) is a small moss species found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a yellow-green to yellow-brown color and grows in tufts or mats. It is found in humid, shady habitats, such as in forests, on rocks, and in grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Cyathodium tuberosum is used as an ornamental plant and is known to have antifungal properties. It can also be used as a natural fertilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyathodium tuberosum has small, yellowish-green flowers, which are followed by small, round, yellowish-brown seeds. The seedlings have two narrow, pointed leaves.
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Cyathodium tuberosum can be propagated by spores or vegetative fragments. The spores can be collected from the sporophyte and sown in a moist, sterile medium. The vegetative fragments can be cut from the thallus and placed on a moist, sterile medium. The medium should be kept moist and in a shaded area. The plants will grow in a few weeks.
Where to Find Cyathodium tuberosum
Cyathodium tuberosum can be found in the western United States and Canada.
Cyathodium tuberosum FAQ
What are the common names of Cyathodium tuberosum?
Common names of Cyathodium tuberosum include moss and liverwort.
What is the scientific classification of Cyathodium tuberosum?
Cyathodium tuberosum is a species of moss in the family Cyathodiaceae.
Where is Cyathodium tuberosum found?
Cyathodium tuberosum is found in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
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
Shiv Ram Kashyap (1882-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kashyap' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35200544: Based on data supplied by Bryonames