Kingdom:
Phylum:
Notothyladidae
Order:
Notothyladales
Species:
orbicularis
ID:
1197241

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schwein.) Sull.

Source:
tro

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Sci. Arts 1: 75 1846

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196579



Common Names

  • Notothylas orbicularis
  • Orbicular Notothylas
  • Orbicular Thread-moss


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Description

Notothylas orbicularis (also called Orbicular 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 orbicularis 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 orbicularis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Notothylas orbicularis is a small, dioecious liverwort that can be propagated by spore or by division. It prefers moist, shady locations and can be grown in a terrarium or in a moist, shady garden. When propagating by spore, the spores should be sown on a moist, sterile substrate and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into small pieces and planted in a moist, shady location.

Where to Find Notothylas orbicularis

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

Notothylas orbicularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Notothylas orbicularis?

Notothylas orbicularis

What is the common name of Notothylas orbicularis?

Round-leaved Notothylas

What is the natural habitat of Notothylas orbicularis?

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

Lewis David de Schweinitz (1780-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwein.' in the authors string.
William Starling Sullivant (1803-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sull.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35185655: Based on data supplied by Bryonames