Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Sphaerocarpales
Species:
hians
ID:
1197452

Status:
valid

Authors:
Haynes

Source:
tro

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 37: 225 1910

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196790

Common Names

  • Hian's Sphaerocarpos
  • Forked Radula
  • Cushion Moss

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Description

Sphaerocarpos hians (also called Hian's sphaerocarpos, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Sphaerocarpaceae. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thallus that is divided into two layers. It is native to North America and is found in damp, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sphaerocarpos hians is used as a soil conditioner and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphaerocarpos hians has white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Where to Find Sphaerocarpos hians

Sphaerocarpos hians can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

References

Caroline Coventry Haynes (1858-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haynes' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35186007: Based on data supplied by Bryonames