Kingdom:
Phylum:
Leiosporocerotopsida
Order:
Leiosporocerotales
Species:
dussii
ID:
1203473

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steph.) Hässel

Source:
tro

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 14: 255 1986

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202811





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Description

Leiosporoceros dussii (also called Duss's liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green, thalloid liverwort species that grows in rosette-like tufts. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere, and is found in moist, shady habitats in woodlands, forests, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Leiosporoceros dussii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in horticulture as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leiosporoceros dussii has small, yellowish-green flowers that are held in clusters of up to six. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leiosporoceros dussii can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It should be kept in a well-draining soil and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized occasionally with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Leiosporoceros dussii

Leiosporoceros dussii can be found in tropical Africa, particularly in Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Species in the Leiosporoceros genus

Species in the Leiosporocerotaceae family