Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Sphaerocarpales
Species:
cristatus
ID:
1197244

Status:
valid

Authors:
M. Howe

Source:
tro

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 7: 66 1899

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196582

Common Names

  • Sphaerocarpos cristatus
  • Cristate Sphaerocarpos
  • Cristate Bladderwort

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Description

Sphaerocarpos cristatus (also called Crested Sphaerocarpos, among many other common names) is a small, green liverwort with a thallus that is typically less than 1 cm in diameter. It is native to western North America, where it is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in the crevices of rocks and on the bark of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Sphaerocarpos cristatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphaerocarpos cristatus has small, white flowers with four petals and six stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphaerocarpos cristatus is a small, dioecious liverwort that can be propagated by spore or by division. It prefers moist, shady locations and can be grown in a terrarium or in a moist, shady garden. When propagating by spore, the spores should be sown on a moist, sterile substrate and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into small pieces and planted in a moist, shady location.

Where to Find Sphaerocarpos cristatus

Sphaerocarpos cristatus can be found in the northern hemisphere, in areas such as North America, Europe, and Asia.

References

Marshall Avery Howe (1867-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Howe' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35185658: Based on data supplied by Bryonames