Dendroceros crispus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dendrocerotidae
Order:
Dendrocerotales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crispus
ID:
1210886
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sw.) Nees
Source:
tro
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Syn. Hepat. 581 1846
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001210224
Common Names
- Dendroceros crispus
- Crisp Liverwort
- Crisp Leafy Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dendroceros crispus (also called Dendroceros cucullatus, among many other common names) is a small, moss-like liverwort with a flattened stem and two rows of leaves. It is native to Europe, North America, and parts of Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Dendroceros crispus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in the production of biofuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dendroceros crispus has small, yellowish-green flowers, with a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single, erect stem and two opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dendroceros crispus is a terrestrial species that can be propagated by spore sowing or division of the thalli. It prefers moist, shaded habitats and can be grown in a potting mix of equal parts of peat moss and sand.
Where to Find Dendroceros crispus
Dendroceros crispus can be found in Europe and North America.
Dendroceros crispus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dendroceros crispus?
Dendroceros crispus
What type of plant is Dendroceros crispus?
A liverwort
What is the distribution of Dendroceros crispus?
It is found in North America
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
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35212065: Based on data supplied by Bryonames