Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Species:
vardei
ID:
1214641

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.T. Ellis

Source:
tro

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Syst. Biodivers. 3: 164 2005

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213979



Common Names

  • Syrrhopodon vardei
  • Varde's Syrrhopodon
  • Varde's Liverwort


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Description

Syrrhopodon vardei (also called Varde's Dimorphophyllum, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green, liverwort with two different types of leaves. It is native to the eastern United States and is found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Syrrhopodon vardei is used in traditional medicine as an anti-inflammatory and antiseptic. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Syrrhopodon vardei has small, yellow-green flowers. Its seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and yellow-green in colour.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Syrrhopodon vardei can be propagated by division of the rhizomes, or by sowing spores. The rhizomes should be divided in spring or autumn, and the spores should be sown on a sterile medium in a shady spot in spring or summer. The medium should be kept moist and the spores should germinate within a few weeks.

Where to Find Syrrhopodon vardei

Syrrhopodon vardei is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, South America, and the Caribbean.

Syrrhopodon vardei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Syrrhopodon vardei?

Syrrhopodon vardei

What type of plant is Syrrhopodon vardei?

Liverwort

Where is Syrrhopodon vardei found?

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

Len Thomas Ellis (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.T.Ellis' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35216985: Based on data supplied by Bryonames