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
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.
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.
Species in the Sphaerocarpos genus
Sphaerocarpos cristatus,
Sphaerocarpos donnellii,
Sphaerocarpos drewei,
Sphaerocarpos hians,
Sphaerocarpos michelii,
Sphaerocarpos texanus,
Sphaerocarpos muccilloi,
Sphaerocarpos europaeus,
Sphaerocarpos siguniangensis,
Sphaerocarpos stipitatus,
Species in the Sphaerocarpaceae family
Geothallus tuberosus,
Sphaerocarpos cristatus,
Sphaerocarpos donnellii,
Sphaerocarpos drewei,
Sphaerocarpos hians,
Sphaerocarpos michelii,
Sphaerocarpos texanus,
Sphaerocarpos muccilloi,
Sphaerocarpos europaeus,
Sphaerocarpos siguniangensis,
Sphaerocarpos stipitatus,