Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
vasculosum
ID:
1208121

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. f. & Taylor) Grolle

Source:
tro

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 23: 46 1960

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207459



Common Names

  • Saccogynidium vasculosum
  • Vascular Saccogynidium
  • Vascular Saccogynidium Moss


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Description

Saccogynidium vasculosum (also called Common Fork-moss, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a thalloid body, meaning it lacks a stem and leaves, and is composed of a single layer of cells. It is found in moist, shady habitats and is native to Europe, North America, and Asia.

Uses & Benefits

Saccogynidium vasculosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in the production of herbal teas and as a source of natural dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saccogynidium vasculosum is a small, yellow-green, four-petalled flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, green leaves.

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Where to Find Saccogynidium vasculosum

Saccogynidium vasculosum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and Asia.

Saccogynidium vasculosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saccogynidium vasculosum?

Saccogynidium vasculosum

What are the common names of Saccogynidium vasculosum?

Common names of Saccogynidium vasculosum include vessel liverwort and vessel-leaved liverwort.

Where is Saccogynidium vasculosum found?

Saccogynidium vasculosum is found in Europe, North America, and Asia.

Species in the Acrobolbaceae family

Acrobolbus ciliatus, Acrobolbus cinerascens, Acrobolbus lophocoleoides, Acrobolbus saccatus, Acrobolbus surculosus, Acrobolbus tenellus, Acrobolbus wilsonii, Acrobolbus spinifolius, Acrobolbus antillanus, Acrobolbus ochrophyllus, Acrobolbus africanus, Acrobolbus anisodontus, Acrobolbus azoricus, Acrobolbus concinnus, Acrobolbus cuneifolius, Acrobolbus epiphytus, Acrobolbus flavicans, Acrobolbus gradsteinii, Acrobolbus integrifolius, Acrobolbus knightii, Acrobolbus kunkelii, Acrobolbus laxus, Acrobolbus limbatus, Acrobolbus madeirensis, Acrobolbus papillosus, Acrobolbus perpusillus, Acrobolbus plagiochiloides, Acrobolbus pseudosaccatus, Acrobolbus renifolius, Acrobolbus ruwenzorensis, Acrobolbus setaceus, Acrobolbus setulosus, Acrobolbus sumatranus, Acrobolbus urvilleanus, Acrobolbus viridis, Austrolophozia andina, Austrolophozia camensis, Austrolophozia paradoxa, Conoscyphus trapezioides, Conoscyphus koponenii, Enigmella thallina, Goebelobryum unguiculatum, Goebelobryum grossitextum, Goebelobryum vermiculare, Lethocolea congesta, Lethocolea glossophylla, Lethocolea naruto-toganensis, Lethocolea radicosa, Lethocolea indica, Lethocolea javanica,

References

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Taylor (1775-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taylor' in the authors string.
Riclef Grolle (1934-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grolle' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35208330: Based on data supplied by Bryonames