Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Genus:
Species:
tenuis
ID:
1200335

Status:
valid

Authors:
A. Evans

Source:
tro

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 44: 219 1917

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001199673



Common Names

  • Herbertus tenuis
  • Tenuis Herbertus
  • Tenuis Liverwort


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Description

Herbertus tenuis (also called Slender herbertus, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Lejeuneaceae family. It is a small, green, leafy liverwort with an erect habit. It is native to North America and can be found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Herbertus tenuis is used as an ornamental plant in terrariums and as a decorative plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Herbertus tenuis has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals and six stamens. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and yellow-green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Herbertus tenuis is a small, terrestrial liverwort that can be propagated by spore or by division. It can be cultivated in a moist, shady environment with a soil pH of 5.5-7.0. It prefers a soil that is rich in organic matter and well-drained. It should be kept in a location that is protected from direct sunlight and wind. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Herbertus tenuis

Herbertus tenuis can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Herbertus tenuis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Herbertus tenuis?

Herbertus tenuis

What is the common name of Herbertus tenuis?

Slender Liverwort

What is the habitat of Herbertus tenuis?

Moist and shady areas

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

Alexander William Evans (1868-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Evans' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35190230: Based on data supplied by Bryonames