Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pelliidae
Order:
Fossombroniales
Species:
hodgsoniae
ID:
1210635

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.H. Ford & Crand.-Stotl.

Source:
tro

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Novon 12: 336 2002

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209973

Common Names

  • Petalophyllum hodgsoniae
  • Hodgsoniae Petalophyllum
  • Hodgsoniae Moss

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Description

Petalophyllum hodgsoniae (also called Hodgson's Petalophyllum, among many other common names) is a small, cushion-forming liverwort species found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats such as wet rocks, soil, and tree bark.

Uses & Benefits

Petalophyllum hodgsoniae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Petalophyllum hodgsoniae has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single perianth. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have two, long, slender leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petalophyllum hodgsoniae is a species of moss that is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated from spores, and it prefers moist, shady environments. It can be cultivated in a potting mix of peat moss, sand, and compost. It should be kept moist and fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Petalophyllum hodgsoniae

Petalophyllum hodgsoniae can be found in moist, shady habitats in North America.

Petalophyllum hodgsoniae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Petalophyllum hodgsoniae?

Petalophyllum hodgsoniae

What is the common name of Petalophyllum hodgsoniae?

Hodgson's petalophyllum

What is the habitat of Petalophyllum hodgsoniae?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

References

Christian Heather Ford (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Ford' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35211726: Based on data supplied by Bryonames