Conocephalum japonicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Marchantiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
japonicum
ID:
1202341
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thunb.) Grolle
Source:
tro
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 55: 501 1984
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201679
Common Names
- Conocephalum japonicum
- Japanese Conocephalum
- Japanese Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Conocephalum japonicum (also called Conocephalum japonicum, among many other common names) is a small moss species found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a yellow-green to yellow-brown color and grows in tufts or mats. It is found in humid, shady habitats, such as in forests, on rocks, and in grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Conocephalum japonicum is used as an ornamental plant and is known to have antifungal properties. It can also be used as a natural fertilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Conocephalum japonicum has small, yellowish-green flowers, which are followed by small, round, yellowish-brown seeds. The seedlings have two narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Conocephalum japonicum can be propagated by spores or vegetative fragments. The spores can be collected from the sporophyte and sown in a moist, sterile medium. The vegetative fragments can be cut from the thallus and placed on a moist, sterile medium. The medium should be kept moist and in a shaded area. The plants will grow in a few weeks.
Where to Find Conocephalum japonicum
Conocephalum japonicum can be found in Japan.
Conocephalum japonicum FAQ
What are the common names of Conocephalum japonicum?
Common names of Conocephalum japonicum include moss and liverwort.
What is the scientific classification of Conocephalum japonicum?
Conocephalum japonicum is a species of moss in the family Conocephalaceae.
Where is Conocephalum japonicum found?
Conocephalum japonicum is found in Japan.
Species in the Conocephalaceae family
References
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' 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: 35200546: Based on data supplied by Bryonames