Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mitt.) Ignatov & Fedosov
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Arctoa. 28(1): 96. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000020219
Common Names
- Heterocladiella procurrens
- Crawling Heterocladiella
- Crawling Fern
Description
Heterocladiella procurrens (also called Procurrent Heterocladiella, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort with a thallus that is usually less than 1 cm wide. It is native to North America and Europe, and is found in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Heterocladiella procurrens has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heterocladiella procurrens is small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heterocladiella procurrens is a fern that can be propagated from spores. The spores should be collected and sown on a moist, well-draining soil mix. The spores should be kept moist and in a shady area until they are established.
Where to Find Heterocladiella procurrens
Heterocladiella procurrens is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Heterocladiella procurrens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heterocladiella procurrens?
Heterocladiella procurrens
What is the common name of Heterocladiella procurrens?
Unknown
Where is Heterocladiella procurrens found?
Tropical Africa
Species in the Heterocladiella genus
Species in the Heterocladiellaceae family