Description
Dendroceros foliicola (also called Foliicolous Dendroceros, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Dendrocerotaceae. It is a small, green, thalloid liverwort with a creeping, branched stem, and a flat, fan-shaped thallus. It is native to the Americas, and found in moist, shady habitats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dendroceros foliicola has small, greenish-brown flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, small, heart-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dendroceros foliicola 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 foliicola
Dendroceros foliicola is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal.