Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
dendroides
ID:
1211115

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Carrington & Pearson) Herzog

Source:
tro

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot., n.s., 1: 500 1951

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001210453



Common Names

  • Dendrolembidium dendroides
  • Dendroides Moss
  • Tree-like Moss


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Description

Dendrolembidium dendroides (also called Dendrolembidium dendroides, among many other common names) is a small, bright green liverwort with a thalloid growth form. It is native to Europe, North America, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrolembidium dendroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrolembidium dendroides is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed with a smooth surface. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrolembidium dendroides is a small liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division of the thallus or by spore sowing. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires regular watering.

Where to Find Dendrolembidium dendroides

Dendrolembidium dendroides can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

Dendrolembidium dendroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendrolembidium dendroides?

Dendrolembidium dendroides

What type of plant is Dendrolembidium dendroides?

A liverwort

Where is Dendrolembidium dendroides found?

It is found in temperate and boreal regions of the Northern Hemisphere

Species in the Dendrolembidium genus

Species in the Lepidoziaceae family

Acromastigum anisostomum, Acromastigum bancanum, Acromastigum bifidum, Acromastigum brotheri, Acromastigum capillare, Acromastigum colensoanum, Acromastigum cunninghamii, Acromastigum echinatiforme, Acromastigum echinatum, Acromastigum exiguum, Acromastigum exile, Acromastigum filum, Acromastigum fimbriatum, Acromastigum inaequilaterum, Acromastigum integrifolium, Acromastigum laetevirens, Acromastigum linganum, Acromastigum mooreanum, Acromastigum obliquatum, Acromastigum tenax, Acromastigum verticale, Acromastigum moratii, Acromastigum pusillum, Acromastigum stellare, Acromastigum rigidum, Acromastigum subechinatiforme, Acromastigum adaptatum, Acromastigum divaricatum, Acromastigum longirete, Acromastigum fumosum, Acromastigum furcatifolium, Acromastigum herzogii, Acromastigum homodictyon, Acromastigum implexum, Acromastigum interstisiale, Acromastigum laevigatum, Acromastigum lamyi, Acromastigum leptophyllum, Acromastigum lobuliferum, Acromastigum marginatum, Acromastigum microstichum, Acromastigum prismaticale, Acromastigum stenophyllum, Acromastigum aurescens, Acromastigum caledonicum, Acromastigum carcinum, Acromastigum cavifolium, Acromastigum curtilobum, Amazoopsis diplopoda, Amazoopsis gracilis,

References

Theodor Herzog (1880-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herzog' in the authors string.
William Henry Pearson (1849-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pearson' in the authors string.
Benjamin Carrington (1827-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carrington' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35212341: Based on data supplied by Bryonames