Kingdom:
Phylum:
Notothyladidae
Order:
Notothyladales
Species:
coriaceus
ID:
1214938

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Stephani) R.J.Duff, J.C.Villarreal, D.Cargill & Renzaglia

Source:
tro

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 2007

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214276



Common Names

  • Paraphymatoceros coriaceus
  • Coriaceus Paraphymatoceros
  • Paraphymatoceros Coriaceus


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Description

Paraphymatoceros coriaceus (also called Leathery Paraphymatoceros, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Paraphymatocerotaceae. It is a small, yellow-green, thallose liverwort with a flattened, fan-shaped thallus. It is native to South America and is found in humid, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Paraphymatoceros coriaceus is used as a food source and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headache, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paraphymatoceros coriaceus has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paraphymatoceros coriaceus is a species of moss native to Europe and Asia. It is a small, tufted moss with a creeping, branching stem. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It can also be grown from cuttings.

Where to Find Paraphymatoceros coriaceus

Paraphymatoceros coriaceus can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is typically found in boreal forests and alpine meadows.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-35217602: Based on the initial data import
Juan Carlos Villarreal Aguilar (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Villarreal' in the authors string.
Karen S. Renzaglia (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Renzaglia' in the authors string.
R. Joel Duff: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.J.Duff' in the authors string.