Phaeoceros erectus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Notothyladidae
Order:
Notothyladales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erectus
ID:
1202971
Status:
valid
Authors:
Udar & D.K. Singh
Source:
tro
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Geophytology 11: 257 1981
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202309
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Phaeoceros erectus (also called Phaeoceros erectus, among many other common names) is a liverwort species in the Phaeocerotaceae family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and prefers wet, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Phaeoceros erectus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phaeoceros erectus has small, yellowish-green flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and arrow-shaped in shape. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phaeoceros erectus can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus. Cultivation is best done in a terrarium with high humidity and indirect light. The soil should be kept moist and the temperature should be between 10-20°C.
Where to Find Phaeoceros erectus
Phaeoceros erectus can be found in 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
Devendra Kumar Singh (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.K.Singh' in the authors string.
Ram Udar (1926-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Udar' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35201460: Based on data supplied by Bryonames