Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
crenulatus
ID:
1199779

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Tixier) W.D. Reese

Source:
tro

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 98: 141 1995

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001199117



Common Names

  • Syrrhopodon crenulatus
  • Crenulatus' Syrrhopodon
  • Crenulatus' Moss


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Description

Syrrhopodon crenulatus (also called Barbula zennoskeanna, among many other common names) is a small liverwort species found in the Andes of South America. It has a thalloid growth form and is characterized by its small, ovate-lanceolate leaves with entire margins. It is found in humid montane forests and is typically found growing on tree trunks or on the ground.

Uses & Benefits

Syrrhopodon crenulatus is a species of moss that is used as a soil conditioner and mulch. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Syrrhopodon crenulatus has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Syrrhopodon crenulatus is a small, evergreen, perennial herb that grows in moist, shady places. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It can be grown in containers or in the ground in a well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. It prefers partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Syrrhopodon crenulatus

Syrrhopodon crenulatus can be found in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.

Species in the Syrrhopodon genus

Syrrhopodon isthmi, Syrrhopodon obuduensis, Syrrhopodon annotinus, Syrrhopodon armatispinosus, Syrrhopodon fissipapillatus, Syrrhopodon insularum, Syrrhopodon steyermarkii, Syrrhopodon kiiense, Syrrhopodon brasiliensis, Syrrhopodon bartramii, Syrrhopodon stenophyllus, Syrrhopodon africanus, Syrrhopodon albidus, Syrrhopodon albo-vaginatus, Syrrhopodon apertifolius, Syrrhopodon aristifolius, Syrrhopodon armatus, Syrrhopodon asper, Syrrhopodon ciliatus, Syrrhopodon circinatus, Syrrhopodon confertus, Syrrhopodon croceus, Syrrhopodon cuneifolius, Syrrhopodon cymbifolius, Syrrhopodon disciformis, Syrrhopodon elatus, Syrrhopodon elongatus, Syrrhopodon erubescens, Syrrhopodon fimbriatus, Syrrhopodon flammeonervis, Syrrhopodon flexifolius, Syrrhopodon gardneri, Syrrhopodon gaudichaudii, Syrrhopodon graminicola, Syrrhopodon graminifolius, Syrrhopodon helicophyllus, Syrrhopodon hispidissimus, Syrrhopodon hispidocostatus, Syrrhopodon hornschuchii, Syrrhopodon incompletus, Syrrhopodon involutus, Syrrhopodon lamprocarpus, Syrrhopodon leprieurii, Syrrhopodon ligulatus, Syrrhopodon lycopodioides, Syrrhopodon mahensis, Syrrhopodon mammillosus, Syrrhopodon mauritianus, Syrrhopodon muelleri, Syrrhopodon parasiticus,

Species in the Calymperaceae family

Arthrocormus schimperi, Calymperes robinsonii, Calymperes rubiginosum, Calymperes aeruginosum, Calymperes afzelii, Calymperes beccarii, Calymperes boulayi, Calymperes couguiense, Calymperes crassinerve, Calymperes erosum, Calymperes fasciculatum, Calymperes graeffeanum, Calymperes guildingii, Calymperes guineense, Calymperes hispidum, Calymperes levyanum, Calymperes linearifolium, Calymperes lonchophyllum, Calymperes loucoubense, Calymperes mangalorense, Calymperes moluccense, Calymperes motleyi, Calymperes nanum, Calymperes nicaraguense, Calymperes othmeri, Calymperes palisotii, Calymperes pallidum, Calymperes pintasii, Calymperes platyloma, Calymperes porrectum, Calymperes pungens, Calymperes schmidtii, Calymperes serratum, Calymperes smithii, Calymperes strictifolium, Calymperes subintegrum, Calymperes subserratum, Calymperes tahitense, Calymperes tenerum, Calymperes thomeanum, Calymperes venezuelanum, Calymperes bartramii, Calymperes noakhalense, Calymperes mitrafugax, Calymperes boninense, Calymperes norkettii, Calymperes woodii, Calymperes serratioides, Exodictyon dentatum, Exodictyon incrassatum,

References

Pierre Tixier (1918-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tixier' in the authors string.
William Dean Reese (1928-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.D.Reese' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35189553: Based on data supplied by Bryonames