Status:
valid
Authors:
Mérat
Source:
tro
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Ann. Agric. Franc. 2(7): 12 1840
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209044
Common Names
- Nemoursia tuberculata
- Tuberculata Nemoursia
- Tuberculate Nemoursia
Uses & Benefits
Nemoursia tuberculata is used as a decorative plant in terrariums and aquariums. It is also used to create a natural habitat for fish and amphibians. It helps to keep the water clean and clear.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nemoursia tuberculata has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nemoursia tuberculata is a small, cushion-forming liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spore sowing or by division of the thalli. When propagating by spore sowing, the spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. When propagating by division, the thalli should be divided into small pieces and planted in moist, well-draining soil.
Where to Find Nemoursia tuberculata
Nemoursia tuberculata can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Species in the Nemoursia genus
Species in the Conocephalaceae family