Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Sphaerocarpales
Species:
muccilloi
ID:
1202964

Status:
valid

Authors:
E. Vianna

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Lindbergia 7: 58. f. 1 1981

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202302

Common Names

  • Sphaerocarpos muccilloi
  • Muccilloi Sphaerocarpos
  • Muccilloi Liverwort

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Description

Sphaerocarpos muccilloi (also called Sphaerocarpos muccilloi, among many other common names) is a liverwort species in the Sphaerocarpaceae family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and prefers wet, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sphaerocarpos muccilloi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphaerocarpos muccilloi has small, yellow-green flowers with five perianth lobes. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and yellow-green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphaerocarpos muccilloi is a small, evergreen, perennial liverwort. It is best propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady, and acidic soils. It is also tolerant of drought and can survive in dry soils.

Where to Find Sphaerocarpos muccilloi

Sphaerocarpos muccilloi can be found in South America.

References

Eny Corrêa Vianna: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Vianna' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35201450: Based on data supplied by Bryonames