Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
cristatum
ID:
1538036

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hampe) Ignatova, Fedosov & Ignatov

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Arctoa. 28(2): 199. 2019

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000020245



Common Names

  • Pseudisothecium cristatum
  • Crested Pseudisothecium
  • Crested Fern


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Description

Pseudisothecium cristatum (also called Crested 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 cristatum 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

The flowers of Pseudisothecium cristatum are yellow and have three petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dorcadionella fenestrata 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 cristatum

Pseudisothecium cristatum is native to the Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Pseudisothecium cristatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudisothecium cristatum?

Pseudisothecium cristatum

What is the family of Pseudisothecium cristatum?

Pseudisotheciaceae

What is the common name of Pseudisothecium cristatum?

Crested Pseudisothecium

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

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100487508: Based on data supplied by Bryonames