Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Sphaerocarpales
Species:
texanus
ID:
1197454

Status:
valid

Authors:
Austin

Source:
tro

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 6: 158 1877

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196792

Common Names

  • Texas Sphaerocarpos
  • Forked Radula
  • Cushion Moss

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Description

Sphaerocarpos texanus (also called Texas 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 texanus is used as a soil conditioner and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphaerocarpos texanus has small 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 texanus

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

References

Coe Finch Austin (1831-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Austin' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35186009: Based on data supplied by Bryonames