Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Species:
tenerum
ID:
1196944

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Austin ex Underw.

Source:
tro

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Bull. Illinois State Lab. Nat. Hist. 2: 36 1883

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196282



Common Names

  • Cryptomitrium tenerum
  • Tenerum Cryptomitrium
  • Tenerum Fork-Moss


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Description

Cryptomitrium tenerum (also called Soft Cryptomitrium, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort. It is a small, green, leafy plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptomitrium tenerum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cryptomitrium tenerum has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals and a single stamen. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptomitrium tenerum can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with plenty of air circulation. Soil should be kept moist, but not soggy, and fertilizers should be used sparingly.

Where to Find Cryptomitrium tenerum

Cryptomitrium tenerum is found in temperate regions of the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

Cryptomitrium tenerum FAQ

What are the common names of Cryptomitrium tenerum?

Cryptomitrium tenerum is commonly known as the Delicate Cryptomitrium.

What type of plant is Cryptomitrium tenerum?

Cryptomitrium tenerum is a type of liverwort.

Where is Cryptomitrium tenerum found?

Cryptomitrium tenerum is found in tropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Species in the Aytoniaceae family

Asterella bolanderi, Asterella californica, Asterella elegans, Asterella lindenbergiana, Asterella palmeri, Asterella saccata, Asterella tenella, Asterella echinella, Asterella venosa, Asterella muscicola, Asterella bachmannii, Asterella marginata, Asterella wilmsii, Asterella limbata, Asterella macropoda, Asterella khasiana, Asterella wallichiana, Asterella persica, Asterella dognyensis, Asterella dioica, Asterella heteroflora, Asterella longebarbata, Asterella tenerrima, Asterella chilensis, Asterella australis, Asterella grollei, Asterella drummondii, Asterella leptophylla, Asterella cruciata, Asterella blumeana, Asterella mussuriensis, Asterella africana, Asterella dissoluta, Asterella multiflora, Asterella pappii, Asterella syngenesica, Asterella tenera, Asterella tasmanica, Asterella setisquama, Asterella conocephala, Asterella whiteleggeana, Asterella muelleri, Asterella alpina, Asterella abyssinica, Asterella linearis, Asterella caucasica, Asterella dominicensis, Asterella innovans, Asterella lateralis, Asterella preussii,

References

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
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: 35185076: Based on data supplied by Bryonames