Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kindb.) Ignatova, Fedosov & Ignatov
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Arctoa. 28(2): 199. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000020244
Common Names
- Pseudisothecium cardotii
- Cardotii Pseudisothecium
- Cardotii Fern
Description
Pseudisothecium cardotii (also called Cardot's Pseudisothecium, 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
Pseudisothecium cardotii is a small, low-growing plant that is often used as a ground cover in shady areas. It is also used as an ornamental plant in containers and hanging baskets.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudisothecium cardotii has small, yellowish-brown flowers that are borne in clusters of up to four. The seeds are small, dark brown and globose. The seedlings are slender, with a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dorcadionella erosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Pseudisothecium cardotii
Pseudisothecium cardotii can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Pseudisothecium cardotii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudisothecium cardotii?
Pseudisothecium cardotii
What is the family of Pseudisothecium cardotii?
Pseudisotheciaceae
What is the common name of Pseudisothecium cardotii?
Cardot's Pseudisothecium
Species in the Pseudisothecium genus
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,