Status:
valid
Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Ignatov & Fedosov
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Arctoa. 28(1): 16. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000020119
Common Names
- Enrothia polyclada
- Fairy Bells
- Fairy Lanterns
Description
Enrothia polyclada (also called 'Many-branched Enrothia', among many other common names) is a small, green, leafy liverwort found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as on the banks of streams, in wet meadows, and in moist woods.
Uses & Benefits
Enrothia polyclada is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Enrothia polyclada is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings of Enrothia polyclada are small, slender, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Enrothia polyclada is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be pruned to shape after flowering.
Where to Find Enrothia polyclada
Enrothia polyclada is found in North America.
Enrothia polyclada FAQ
What is the scientific name of Enrothia polyclada?
Enrothia polyclada
What is the common name of Enrothia polyclada?
Polyclada Enrothia
What is the natural habitat of Enrothia polyclada?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
Species in the Enrothia genus
Species in the Neckeraceae family
Forsstroemia goughiana,
Forsstroemia yezoana,
Forsstroemia coronata,
Forsstroemia cryphaeoides,
Forsstroemia indica,
Forsstroemia japonica,
Forsstroemia neckeroides,
Forsstroemia producta,
Forsstroemia trichomitria,
Forsstroemia thomsonii,
Forsstroemia noguchii,
Forsstroemia lasioides,
Forsstroemia denigricans,
Forsstroemia fauriei,
Forsstroemia flexiramea,
Forsstroemia humilis,
Forsstroemia inopinata,
Forsstroemia konoi,
Forsstroemia pusilla,
Forsstroemia setschwanica,
Leptodon acuminatus,
Leptodon longisetus,
Leptodon pluvinii,
Leptodon smithii,
Leptodon fuciformis,
Leptodon corsicus,
Leptodon dillenii,
Leptodon remotifolius,
Taiwanobryum anacamptolepis,
Taiwanobryum crenulatum,
Taiwanobryum mucronatum,
Taiwanobryum guangdongense,
Taiwanobryum speciosum,
Taiwanobryum praetermissum,
Taiwanobryum serrulatifolium,
Taiwanobryum undulatifolium,
Taiwanobryum yunnanense,
Alleniella besseri,
Alleniella brownii,
Alleniella chilensis,
Alleniella complanata,
Alleniella hymenodonta,
Alleniella remota,
Alleniella scabridens,
Alleniella submacrocarpa,
Alleniella urnigera,
Alleniella andina,
Alleniella ehrenbergii,
Alleniella laevigata,
Alleniella obtusifolia,