Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
flaccidum
ID:
1214648

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schimp.) A.J.E. Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 28: 201 2006

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213986



Common Names

  • Heterocladium flaccidum
  • Flaccidum Leafy Liverwort
  • Flaccidum Leaf-liverwort
  • Flaccidum Leaf Liverwort


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Description

Heterocladium flaccidum (also called 'Flaccid Heterocladium', among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green thallose liverwort that is native to the tropical regions of South America. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in the understory of tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Heterocladium flaccidum is a moss species that is used in horticulture as a ground cover or as a decorative element in terrariums and aquariums. It is also used in the construction of green roofs and walls.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heterocladium flaccidum has small, yellow-green flowers. Its seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and yellow-green in colour.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heterocladium flaccidum can be propagated by division of the rhizomes, or by sowing spores. The rhizomes should be divided in spring or autumn, and the spores should be sown on a sterile medium in a shady spot in spring or summer. The medium should be kept moist and the spores should germinate within a few weeks.

Where to Find Heterocladium flaccidum

Heterocladium flaccidum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, South America, and the Caribbean.

Heterocladium flaccidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heterocladium flaccidum?

Heterocladium flaccidum

What type of plant is Heterocladium flaccidum?

Liverwort

Where is Heterocladium flaccidum found?

North America, Europe, and Asia

Species in the Lembophyllaceae family

Bestia longipes, Camptochaete novae-zeelandiae, Camptochaete angustata, Camptochaete arbuscula, Camptochaete deflexa, Camptochaete excavata, Camptochaete leichardtii, Camptochaete porotrichoides, Camptochaete pulvinata, Camptochaete subporotrichoides, Camptochaete fallax, Camptochaete curvata, Camptochaete dendroclada, Camptochaete monolina, Dolichomitriopsis crenulata, Dolichomitriopsis diversiformis, Dolichomitriopsis obtusifolia, Dolichomitriopsis sasaokae, Dolichomitriopsis cherdantsevae, Fallaciella gracilis, Fallaciella robusta, Fifea aciphylla, Isothecium algarvicum, Isothecium ceylonense, Isothecium mertensii, Isothecium rigidissimum, Isothecium semitortum, Isothecium sprucei, Isothecium trichocladon, Isothecium alopecuroides, Isothecium nervosum, Lembophyllum divulsum, Lembophyllum clandestinum, Neobarbella comes, Pilotrichella cuspidans, Pilotrichella flexilis, Pilotrichella mascarenica, Pilotrichella mauiensis, Pilotrichella phyllogonioides, Pilotrichella pseudoimbricata, Pilotrichella ragazzii, Pilotrichella reesei, Pilotrichella vermiformis, Pilotrichella debilinervis, Tripterocladium leucocladulum, Weymouthia cochlearifolia, Weymouthia mollis, Weymouthia barbelloides, Mawenzhangia thamnobryoides, Nogopterium beyrichianum,

References

Wilhelm Philippe Schimper (1808-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schimp.' in the authors string.
Anthony John Edwin Smith (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.E.Sm.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35216996: Based on data supplied by Bryonames