Nothoceros fuegiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dendrocerotidae
Order:
Dendrocerotales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fuegiensis
ID:
1036068
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steph.) J.C. Villarreal
Source:
tro
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Bryologist 113(1): 109 2010
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035406
Common Names
- Nothoceros fuegiensis
- Fuegian Nothoceros
- Nothoceros Fuegiensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nothoceros fuegiensis (also called Fuegian Nothoceros, among many other common names) is a species of moss belonging to the Nothocerotaceae family. It is a small moss with a creeping stem and small, ovate leaves. It is native to South America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Nothoceros fuegiensis is a species of fern used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nothoceros fuegiensis has small, yellowish-green flowers which are borne in clusters on the tips of the fronds. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings have two fronds which are divided into two lobes.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nothoceros fuegiensis is a small, evergreen, perennial fern native to Chile. It is best propagated by spores, which can be collected from the undersides of the fronds. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-draining soil. It is frost tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°F (-18°C). It can be pruned back to control its size.
Where to Find Nothoceros fuegiensis
Nothoceros fuegiensis can be found in the temperate regions of South America.
Species in the Nothoceros genus
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
Juan Carlos Villarreal Aguilar (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Villarreal' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100355212: Based on data supplied by Bryonames