Kingdom:
Phylum:
Notothyladidae
Order:
Notothyladales
Species:
breutelii
ID:
1197240

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gottsche) Gottsche

Source:
tro

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Nov. Stirp. Pug.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196578



Common Names

  • Notothylas breutelii
  • Breutel's Notothylas
  • Breutel's Thread-moss


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Description

Notothylas breutelii (also called Breutel's Notothylas, among many other common names) is a small, green liverwort with a thallus that is typically less than 1 cm in diameter. It is native to western North America, where it is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in the crevices of rocks and on the bark of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Notothylas breutelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Notothylas breutelii has small, white flowers with four petals and six stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Where to Find Notothylas breutelii

Notothylas breutelii can be found in the northern hemisphere, in areas such as North America, Europe, and Asia.

Notothylas breutelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Notothylas breutelii?

Notothylas breutelii

What is the common name of Notothylas breutelii?

Breutel's Notothylas

What is the natural habitat of Notothylas breutelii?

It is found in wet, shady habitats, such as bogs, fens, and wet woods

Species in the Notothyladaceae family

Mesoceros porcatus, Mesoceros mesophoros, Notothylas breutelii, Notothylas orbicularis, Notothylas himalayensis, Notothylas khasiana, Notothylas nepalensis, Notothylas kashyapii, Notothylas javanica, Notothylas levieri, Notothylas temperata, Notothylas pandei, Notothylas depressispora, Notothylas pfleidereri, Notothylas udarii, Notothylas anaporata, Notothylas decurva, Notothylas dissecta, Notothylas flabellata, Notothylas frahmii, Notothylas galapagensis, Notothylas granulata, Notothylas guizhouensis, Notothylas indica, Notothylas irregularis, Notothylas verdoornii, Notothylas vermiculata, Notothylas yunnanensis, Paraphymatoceros diadematus, Paraphymatoceros hallii, Paraphymatoceros coriaceus, Paraphymatoceros pearsonii, Paraphymatoceros proskaueri, Phaeoceros laevis, Phaeoceros brevicapsulus, Phaeoceros tenuis, Phaeoceros striatisporus, Phaeoceros carolinianus, Phaeoceros erectus, Phaeoceros exiguus, Phaeoceros bolusii, Phaeoceros huebschmannii, Phaeoceros gemmifer, Phaeoceros parvulus, Phaeoceros delicatus, Phaeoceros oreganus, Phaeoceros austroandinus, Phaeoceros flexivalvis, Phaeoceros microsporous, Phaeoceros mohrii,

References

Carl Moritz Gottsche (1808-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gottsche' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35185654: Based on data supplied by Bryonames