Saccobasis polita - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polita
ID:
1209454
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nees) H. Buch
Source:
tro
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
1933
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001208792
Common Names
- Saccobasis Polita
- Polished Saccobasis
- Saccobasis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Saccobasis polita (also called Polished Saccobasis, among many other common names) is a small, cushion-forming liverwort. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Saccobasis polita is used as an ornamental plant in terrariums and aquariums.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saccobasis polita has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single pistil and four stamens. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Saccobasis polita is a small, perennial, liverwort species that is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is found in moist, shaded habitats, such as woodlands and forests. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the thalli. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a humid environment. Division of the thalli should be done in the spring or autumn. The thalli should be divided into small pieces and planted on a moist, sterile medium.
Where to Find Saccobasis polita
Saccobasis polita is found in Europe, Asia, and North America, growing on rocks and walls.
Saccobasis polita FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saccobasis polita?
Saccobasis polita
What is the common name of Saccobasis polita?
Saccobasis polita
Where is Saccobasis polita found?
Saccobasis polita is found in North America, Europe, and Asia
Species in the Saccobasis genus
Species in the Scapaniaceae family
Diplophyllum albicans, Diplophyllum andrewsii, Diplophyllum apiculatum, Diplophyllum obtusatum, Diplophyllum obtusifolium, Diplophyllum taxifolium, Diplophyllum trollii, Diplophyllum gemmiparum, Diplophyllum angustifolium, Diplophyllum incrassatum, Diplophyllum novum, Diplophyllum androgynum, Diplophyllum serrulatum, Diplophyllum andicolum, Diplophyllum africanum, Diplophyllum dioicum, Diplophyllum exiguum, Diplophyllum kinabaluense, Diplophyllum nanum, Diplophyllum purpurascens, Diplophyllum recurvifolium, Diplophyllum sibiricum, Diplophyllum squarrosum, Diplophyllum verrucosum, Douinia ovata, Douinia imbricata, Douinia plicata, Macrodiplophyllum flaccidum, Macrodiplophyllum rubrum, Pseudotritomaria heterophylla, Saccobasis polita, Saccobasis polymorpha, Scapania aequiloba, Scapania apiculata, Scapania bolanderi, Scapania brevicaulis, Scapania calcicola, Scapania carinthiaca, Scapania compacta, Scapania curta, Scapania cuspiduligera, Scapania glaucocephala, Scapania gymnostomophila, Scapania hyperborea, Scapania irrigua, Scapania kaurinii, Scapania lingulata, Scapania mucronata, Scapania obcordata, Scapania obscura,
References
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Hans Buch (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Buch' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35209877: Based on data supplied by Bryonames