Phaeoceros delicatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Notothyladidae
Order:
Notothyladales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
delicatus
ID:
1204879
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.O. Campb. & Outred
Source:
tro
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 33: 285. f. 1–2 1995
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204217
Common Names
- Delicate Phaeoceros Moss
- Delicate Phaeoceros
- Phaeoceros delicatus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phaeoceros delicatus (also called Delicate Phaeoceros, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, on rocks, or in soil.
Uses & Benefits
Phaeoceros delicatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its attractive foliage and low-growing habit make it a popular choice for ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phaeoceros delicatus has small, yellow flowers with white anthers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phaeoceros delicatus can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers a moist, well-draining soil and bright, indirect light. It is best to water the plant when the soil is dry to the touch. Fertilize the plant every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Phaeoceros delicatus
Phaeoceros delicatus can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.
Species in the Phaeoceros genus
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, Phaeoceros pichinchensis, Phaeoceros wrightii, Phaeoceros kashyapii, Phaeoceros udarii, Phaeoceros gualaquizanus, Phaeoceros evanidus, Phaeoceros inflatus, Phaeoceros engelii, Phaeoceros perpusillus, Phaeoceros dendroceroides, Phaeoceros fulvisporus, Phaeoceros himalayensis, Phaeoceros jollyanus, Phaeoceros maranguensis, Phaeoceros minutus, Phaeoceros propagulifer, Phaeoceros tigrinus, Phaeoceros tuberosus,
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
Ella Campbell (1910-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.O.Campb.' in the authors string.
Heather A. Outred (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Outred' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35203975: Based on data supplied by Bryonames