Paracromastigum furcifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
furcifolium
ID:
1211135
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steph.) R.M. Schust.
Source:
tro
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 26: 276 1963
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001210473
Common Names
- Paracromastigum furcifolium
- Furcifolium Moss
- Forked-leaved Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Paracromastigum furcifolium (also called Paracromastigum furcifolium, 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
Paracromastigum furcifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Paracromastigum furcifolium has small, yellow-green flowers with four tepals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paracromastigum furcifolium is a small, evergreen, perennial liverwort. It is easy to propagate by division. It can be cultivated in moist, well-drained soil in a partially shaded area. It prefers acidic soil and can tolerate temperatures between -10°C and 25°C.
Where to Find Paracromastigum furcifolium
Paracromastigum furcifolium can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America, particularly in the Amazon region.
Paracromastigum furcifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paracromastigum furcifolium?
Paracromastigum furcifolium
What type of plant is Paracromastigum furcifolium?
A moss
Where is Paracromastigum furcifolium found?
It is found in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere
Species in the Paracromastigum genus
Paracromastigum fiordlandiae, Paracromastigum longiscyphum, Paracromastigum drucei, Paracromastigum granatensis, Paracromastigum tristanianum, Paracromastigum succulentum, Paracromastigum dusenii, Paracromastigum macrostipum, Paracromastigum furcifolium, Paracromastigum micromera, Paracromastigum vastilobum, Paracromastigum pachyrhizum, Paracromastigum ryszardii, Paracromastigum denticulatum, Paracromastigum microphyllum, Paracromastigum stipulatum, Paracromastigum subsimplex,
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
Rudolf Mathias Schuster (1921-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Schust.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35212363: Based on data supplied by Bryonames