Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
monodon
ID:
1210599

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Taylor ex Lehm.) Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 2: 126 1901

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209937

Common Names

  • Cuspidatula monodon
  • Monodon Cuspidatula
  • Monodon Moss

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Description

Cuspidatula monodon (also called Monodon Cuspidatula, among many other common names) is a small, cushion-forming liverwort species found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats such as wet rocks, soil, and tree bark.

Uses & Benefits

Cuspidatula monodon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums. It is also used to create a naturalistic look in aquariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cuspidatula monodon has small yellow-green flowers with 4 petals and 6 stamens, and its seeds are small, round and brown. Its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuspidatula monodon can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but does not tolerate drought.

Where to Find Cuspidatula monodon

Cuspidatula monodon can be found in moist, shady habitats in Europe, North Africa, and Asia.

Species in the Adelanthaceae family

Cuspidatula flaccida, Cuspidatula kirkii, Cuspidatula contracta, Cuspidatula monodon, Cuspidatula flexicaulis, Cuspidatula orbicularis, Cuspidatula robusta, Denotarisia linguifolia, Nothostrepta bifida, Nothostrepta longissima, Pisanoa chilensis, Protosyzygiella pseudoconnexa, Pseudomarsupidium decipiens, Pseudomarsupidium aureocinctum, Pseudomarsupidium borneense, Pseudomarsupidium piliferum, Syzygiella acinacifolia, Syzygiella nigrescens, Syzygiella paludosa, Syzygiella pseudocclusa, Syzygiella sonderi, Syzygiella spegazziniana, Syzygiella tasmanica, Syzygiella jacquinotii, Syzygiella autumnalis, Syzygiella colorata, Syzygiella elongella, Syzygiella nipponica, Syzygiella oenops, Syzygiella purpurascens, Syzygiella undata, Syzygiella anomala, Syzygiella manca, Syzygiella pectiniformis, Syzygiella perfoliata, Syzygiella setulosa, Syzygiella macrocalyx, Syzygiella campanulata, Syzygiella bilobata, Syzygiella concreta, Syzygiella securifolia, Syzygiella rubricaulis, Syzygiella subintegerrima, Syzygiella uleana, Syzygiella tonduzana, Syzygiella ovalifolia, Syzygiella eatonii, Syzygiella trigonifolia, Syzygiella burghardtii, Syzygiella ciliata,