Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Genus:
Species:
borealis
ID:
1205806

Status:
valid

Authors:
Crundw.

Source:
tro

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Trans. Brit. Bryol. Soc. 6: ? 1970

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001205144

Common Names

  • Herbertus borealis
  • Northern Herbertus
  • Northern Liverwort

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Description

Herbertus borealis (also called Northern Herbertus, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Herbertaceae. It is a small, yellowish-green thallose liverwort with a smooth, glossy surface. It is native to Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia, and grows in moist, shady places on soil, rocks, and tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Herbertus borealis has no known non-medical uses.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Herbertus borealis has small yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings have a single leaf that is round and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Herbertus borealis can be propagated by division of the plant. It can be cultivated in moist, shady areas with well-drained soil. It should be kept in a temperature range of 10-25°C and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Herbertus borealis

Herbertus borealis can be found in wet, shady areas in temperate regions of the world, including North America, Europe, and Asia.

Herbertus borealis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Herbertus borealis?

Herbertus borealis

What type of plant is Herbertus borealis?

A liverwort

Where is Herbertus borealis found?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world

Species in the Herbertus genus

Herbertus norenus, Herbertus aduncus, Herbertus hawaiiensis, Herbertus stramineus, Herbertus juniperoideus, Herbertus runcinatus, Herbertus bivittatus, Herbertus dicranus, Herbertus asparus, Herbertus arcticus, Herbertus azoricus, Herbertus hutchinsiae, Herbertus borealis, Herbertus udarii, Herbertus subrotundatus, Herbertus longispinus, Herbertus sendtneri, Herbertus ceylanicus, Herbertus longifissus, Herbertus delavayi, Herbertus kurzii, Herbertus herpocladioides, Herbertus helleri, Herbertus ramosus, Herbertus leratii, Herbertus evittatus, Herbertus streimannii, Herbertus gaochienii, Herbertus durandii, Herbertus buchii, Herbertus spicatus, Herbertus mauritianus, Herbertus pocsii, Herbertus tenuis, Herbertus guangdongii, Herbertus oldfieldianus, Herbertus pilifer, Herbertus pumilus, Herbertus gracilis, Herbertus lochobasis,

Species in the Herbertaceae family

Herbertus norenus, Herbertus aduncus, Herbertus hawaiiensis, Herbertus stramineus, Herbertus juniperoideus, Herbertus runcinatus, Herbertus bivittatus, Herbertus dicranus, Herbertus asparus, Herbertus arcticus, Herbertus azoricus, Herbertus hutchinsiae, Herbertus borealis, Herbertus udarii, Herbertus subrotundatus, Herbertus longispinus, Herbertus sendtneri, Herbertus ceylanicus, Herbertus longifissus, Herbertus delavayi, Herbertus kurzii, Herbertus herpocladioides, Herbertus helleri, Herbertus ramosus, Herbertus leratii, Herbertus evittatus, Herbertus streimannii, Herbertus gaochienii, Herbertus durandii, Herbertus buchii, Herbertus spicatus, Herbertus mauritianus, Herbertus pocsii, Herbertus tenuis, Herbertus guangdongii, Herbertus oldfieldianus, Herbertus pilifer, Herbertus pumilus, Herbertus gracilis, Herbertus lochobasis, Schisma orizabense, Schisma uleanum, Triandrophyllum symmetricum, Triandrophyllum eophyllum, Triandrophyllum fernandeziense, Triandrophyllum heterophyllum, Triandrophyllum subtrifidum,

References

Alan Crundwell (1923-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Crundw.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35205366: Based on data supplied by Bryonames