Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Species:
surculare
ID:
1197634

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dixon) W.R. Buck & B.C. Tan

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 70: 95 1991

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196972



Common Names

  • Surculare Moss
  • Leiodontium Moss
  • Cushion Moss


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Description

Leiodontium surculare (also called Common Forked-Liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, yellowish-green, thalloid liverwort. It is native to Europe, North America, and Asia, and it typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as in woodlands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Leiodontium surculare is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leiodontium surculare has small, yellow-green flowers with 6 petals and 6 stamens. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leiodontium surculare is a tropical plant native to South America. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Leiodontium surculare

Leiodontium surculare can be found in Europe.

Leiodontium surculare FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leiodontium surculare?

Leiodontium surculare

What is the common name of Leiodontium surculare?

Surculose Feather-moss

Where is Leiodontium surculare found?

Leiodontium surculare is found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Species in the Hypnaceae family

Acritodon nephophilus, Austrohondaella limata, Bryosedgwickia barlassinae, Chryso-hypnum elegantulum, Chryso-hypnum patens, Chryso-hypnum diminutivum, Chryso-hypnum demaretii, Chryso-hypnum cavifolium, Chryso-hypnum frondosum, Chryso-hypnum crosbyi, Chryso-hypnum hylophilum, Chryso-hypnum rostratulum, Chryso-hypnum smithii, Crepidophyllum modestum, Ctenidiadelphus plumularia, Cyathothecium distichaceum, Dacryophyllum falcifolium, Ectropotheciella decrescens, Ectropotheciella distichophylla, Ectropotheciopsis novoguineensis, Ectropothecium glossophylloides, Ectropothecium laxirete, Ectropothecium aciculare, Ectropothecium adnatum, Ectropothecium aeruginosum, Ectropothecium affine, Ectropothecium afromolluscum, Ectropothecium andrei, Ectropothecium aneitense, Ectropothecium angusto-textum, Ectropothecium anisophyllum, Ectropothecium annamense, Ectropothecium arcuatum, Ectropothecium arfakense, Ectropothecium aubertii, Ectropothecium aureo-crispum, Ectropothecium aureum, Ectropothecium aurifolium, Ectropothecium barbelloides, Ectropothecium bingerianum, Ectropothecium bowiei, Ectropothecium brachycladulum, Ectropothecium brevifalcatum, Ectropothecium buitenzorgii, Ectropothecium burmense, Ectropothecium campaniforme, Ectropothecium campanulatum, Ectropothecium capillisetum, Ectropothecium carolinarum, Ectropothecium chamissonis,

References

William Russel Buck (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Buck' in the authors string.
Hugh Neville Dixon (1861-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dixon' in the authors string.
Benito Ching Tan (1946-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.C.Tan' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35186277: Based on data supplied by Bryonames