Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dendrocerotidae
Order:
Dendrocerotales
Species:
aenigmaticus
ID:
1036067

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.C. Villarreal & K.D. McFarland

Source:
tro

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 113(1): 109 2010

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035405



Common Names

  • Nothoceros aenigmaticus
  • Enigmatic Nothoceros
  • Nothoceros Aenigmaticus


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Description

Nothoceros aenigmaticus (also called Enigmatic Nothoceros, among many other common names) is a species of moss belonging to the Nothocerotaceae family. It is a small moss with a creeping stem and small, ovate leaves. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Nothoceros aenigmaticus is a species of fern used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nothoceros aenigmaticus has small, yellowish-green flowers which are borne in clusters on the tips of the fronds. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings have two fronds which are divided into two lobes.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nothoceros aenigmaticus is a small, evergreen, perennial fern native to New Zealand. It is best propagated by spores, which can be collected from the undersides of the fronds. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-draining soil. It is frost tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°F (-18°C). It can be pruned back to control its size.

Where to Find Nothoceros aenigmaticus

Nothoceros aenigmaticus can be found in the temperate regions of Europe.

Species in the Dendrocerotaceae family

Dendroceros herasii, Dendroceros paivae, Dendroceros tubercularis, Dendroceros cavernosus, Dendroceros foliicola, Dendroceros seramensis, Dendroceros ogeramnangus, Dendroceros japonicus, Dendroceros javanicus, Dendroceros crispus, Dendroceros borbonicus, Dendroceros adglutinatus, Dendroceros muelleri, Dendroceros pedunculatus, Dendroceros rarus, Dendroceros reticulus, Dendroceros subdifficilis, Dendroceros subplanus, Dendroceros subtropicus, Dendroceros tahitensis, Dendroceros validus, Dendroceros vesconianus, Dendroceros wattsianus, Dendroceros acutilobus, Dendroceros africanus, Dendroceros allionii, Dendroceros australis, Dendroceros breutelii, Dendroceros cichoraceus, Dendroceros crassicostatus, Dendroceros crassinervis, Dendroceros crispatus, Dendroceros cucullatus, Dendroceros difficilis, Dendroceros exalatus, Dendroceros gracilis, Dendroceros granulatus, Dendroceros humboldtensis, Megaceros flavens, Megaceros flagellaris, Megaceros pelludicus, Megaceros gracilis, Megaceros aneuriformis, Megaceros austronesophilus, Megaceros boliviensis, Megaceros ciliatus, Megaceros denticulatus, Megaceros jamesonii, Megaceros leptohymenius, Megaceros tjibodensis,

References

Rudolf Mathias Schuster (1921-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Schust.' in the authors string.
Juan Carlos Villarreal Aguilar (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Villarreal' in the authors string.
Kenneth Dale McFarland (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.D.McFarland' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100355211: Based on data supplied by Bryonames