Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Genus:
Species:
longispinus
ID:
1207884

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.B. Jack & Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 31: 15 1892

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207222



Common Names

  • Herbertus longispinus
  • Long-spined Herbertus
  • Long-spined Leafy Liverwort


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Description

Herbertus longispinus (also called Long-spined Herbertus, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort with a creeping stem and small, round leaves. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Herbertus longispinus is used as a decorative plant in aquariums and terrariums, as well as for erosion control in gardens and landscapes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Herbertus longispinus var. calvus C. Massal.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Herbertus longispinus has small yellow flowers and small seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Herbertus longispinus is a small, low-growing, evergreen liverwort. It is native to Europe and Asia and is hardy in USDA zones 4-8. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is by division or spore in spring. The spores should be sown in a cold frame in early spring and the seedlings should be potted up when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Herbertus longispinus

Herbertus longispinus is native to Europe and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Herbertus longispinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Herbertus longispinus?

Herbertus longispinus

What is the common name of Herbertus longispinus?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Herbertus longispinus?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Herbertus genus

Herbertus norenus, Herbertus aduncus, Herbertus hawaiiensis, Herbertus stramineus, Herbertus juniperoideus, Herbertus runcinatus, Herbertus bivittatus, Herbertus dicranus, Herbertus asparus, Herbertus arcticus, Herbertus azoricus, Herbertus hutchinsiae, Herbertus borealis, Herbertus udarii, Herbertus subrotundatus, Herbertus longispinus, Herbertus sendtneri, Herbertus ceylanicus, Herbertus longifissus, Herbertus delavayi, Herbertus kurzii, Herbertus herpocladioides, Herbertus helleri, Herbertus ramosus, Herbertus leratii, Herbertus evittatus, Herbertus streimannii, Herbertus gaochienii, Herbertus durandii, Herbertus buchii, Herbertus spicatus, Herbertus mauritianus, Herbertus pocsii, Herbertus tenuis, Herbertus guangdongii, Herbertus oldfieldianus, Herbertus pilifer, Herbertus pumilus, Herbertus gracilis, Herbertus lochobasis,

Species in the Herbertaceae family

Herbertus norenus, Herbertus aduncus, Herbertus hawaiiensis, Herbertus stramineus, Herbertus juniperoideus, Herbertus runcinatus, Herbertus bivittatus, Herbertus dicranus, Herbertus asparus, Herbertus arcticus, Herbertus azoricus, Herbertus hutchinsiae, Herbertus borealis, Herbertus udarii, Herbertus subrotundatus, Herbertus longispinus, Herbertus sendtneri, Herbertus ceylanicus, Herbertus longifissus, Herbertus delavayi, Herbertus kurzii, Herbertus herpocladioides, Herbertus helleri, Herbertus ramosus, Herbertus leratii, Herbertus evittatus, Herbertus streimannii, Herbertus gaochienii, Herbertus durandii, Herbertus buchii, Herbertus spicatus, Herbertus mauritianus, Herbertus pocsii, Herbertus tenuis, Herbertus guangdongii, Herbertus oldfieldianus, Herbertus pilifer, Herbertus pumilus, Herbertus gracilis, Herbertus lochobasis, Schisma orizabense, Schisma uleanum, Triandrophyllum symmetricum, Triandrophyllum eophyllum, Triandrophyllum fernandeziense, Triandrophyllum heterophyllum, Triandrophyllum subtrifidum,

References

Joseph Bernard (Josef Bernhard) Jack (1818-1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.B.Jack' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35208052: Based on data supplied by Bryonames