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
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.
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,