Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Genus:
Species:
runcinatus
ID:
1200316

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Taylor) Trevis.

Source:
tro

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Revista Centro Estud. Doct. Ci. Nat. 1: 160 1937

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001199654



Common Names

  • Herbertus
  • Runcinatus Liverwort
  • Runcinatus Moss


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Description

Herbertus runcinatus (also called Herbertus runcinatus, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Asia. It is typically found in moist, shady areas such as in leaf litter, on rocks, and on tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Herbertus runcinatus has been used as a source of fuel, as a source of food for livestock, and as a source of fiber for weaving.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Herbertus runcinatus has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Herbertus runcinatus is a species of liverwort that is native to South America. It is a low-growing plant that forms mats or cushions. It is propagated by spores and can be cultivated in a moist, acidic soil. It prefers partial to full shade and should be kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Herbertus runcinatus

Herbertus runcinatus can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, primarily in Europe and North America.

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

Thomas Taylor (1775-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taylor' in the authors string.
Oscar Kühnemann (1911-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuhnem.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35190211: Based on data supplied by Bryonames