Dendroceros cavernosus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dendrocerotidae
Order:
Dendrocerotales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cavernosus
ID:
1203905
Status:
valid
Authors:
J. Haseg.
Source:
tro
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 47: 306. f. 11 1980
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203243
Common Names
- Dendroceros cavernosus
- Cavernosus Dendroceros
- Cavernosus Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dendroceros cavernosus (also called Cavernous Tree Liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort species that grows in a rosette-like pattern. It is native to the Southern Hemisphere, and is found in temperate and tropical regions, typically in moist, shady habitats such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Dendroceros cavernosus is used as a decorative plant in aquariums and terrariums. It is also used as a food source for aquatic animals such as fish and shrimp.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small, yellowish-green, with 4 tepals. Seed: small, dark brown, with a smooth surface. Seedlings: small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dendroceros cavernosus is propagated by spores. The spores are spread by wind and water. The plant can also be propagated by division. The plant should be grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Dendroceros cavernosus
Dendroceros cavernosus is native to Australia.
Dendroceros cavernosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dendroceros cavernosus?
Dendroceros cavernosus
What is the family of Dendroceros cavernosus?
Dendrocerotaceae
Where is Dendroceros cavernosus found?
Asia
Species in the Dendroceros genus
Dendroceros herasii, Dendroceros paivae, Dendroceros tubercularis, Dendroceros cavernosus, Dendroceros foliicola, Dendroceros seramensis, Dendroceros ogeramnangus, Dendroceros japonicus, Dendroceros javanicus, Dendroceros crispus, Dendroceros borbonicus, Dendroceros adglutinatus, Dendroceros muelleri, Dendroceros pedunculatus, Dendroceros rarus, Dendroceros reticulus, Dendroceros subdifficilis, Dendroceros subplanus, Dendroceros subtropicus, Dendroceros tahitensis, Dendroceros validus, Dendroceros vesconianus, Dendroceros wattsianus, Dendroceros acutilobus, Dendroceros africanus, Dendroceros allionii, Dendroceros australis, Dendroceros breutelii, Dendroceros cichoraceus, Dendroceros crassicostatus, Dendroceros crassinervis, Dendroceros crispatus, Dendroceros cucullatus, Dendroceros difficilis, Dendroceros exalatus, Dendroceros gracilis, Dendroceros granulatus, Dendroceros humboldtensis,
Species in the Dendrocerotaceae family
Dendroceros herasii, Dendroceros paivae, Dendroceros tubercularis, Dendroceros cavernosus, Dendroceros foliicola, Dendroceros seramensis, Dendroceros ogeramnangus, Dendroceros japonicus, Dendroceros javanicus, Dendroceros crispus, Dendroceros borbonicus, Dendroceros adglutinatus, Dendroceros muelleri, Dendroceros pedunculatus, Dendroceros rarus, Dendroceros reticulus, Dendroceros subdifficilis, Dendroceros subplanus, Dendroceros subtropicus, Dendroceros tahitensis, Dendroceros validus, Dendroceros vesconianus, Dendroceros wattsianus, Dendroceros acutilobus, Dendroceros africanus, Dendroceros allionii, Dendroceros australis, Dendroceros breutelii, Dendroceros cichoraceus, Dendroceros crassicostatus, Dendroceros crassinervis, Dendroceros crispatus, Dendroceros cucullatus, Dendroceros difficilis, Dendroceros exalatus, Dendroceros gracilis, Dendroceros granulatus, Dendroceros humboldtensis, Megaceros flavens, Megaceros flagellaris, Megaceros pelludicus, Megaceros gracilis, Megaceros aneuriformis, Megaceros austronesophilus, Megaceros boliviensis, Megaceros ciliatus, Megaceros denticulatus, Megaceros jamesonii, Megaceros leptohymenius, Megaceros tjibodensis,
References
Jiro Hasegawa (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Haseg.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35202682: Based on data supplied by Bryonames