Kingdom:
Phylum:
Notothyladidae
Order:
Notothyladales
Species:
fulvisporus
ID:
1426328

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steph.) J. Haseg.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Tropical Bryology. 8: 52. 1993

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001442493



Common Names

  • Fulvisporus Phaeoceros
  • Fulvisporus Liverwort
  • Fulvisporus Moss


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Description

Phaeoceros fulvisporus (also called Yellow-spored Phaeoceros, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It has a dense, rounded crown and grows up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are simple, with entire margins and a glossy green upper surface. It grows in open woodlands and grasslands, and is drought and frost tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Phaeoceros fulvisporus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phaeoceros fulvisporus is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, brown, oblong nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phaeoceros fulvisporus is a species of moss that can be propagated by spore or stem fragments. It is best grown in moist, shady conditions and prefers a soil pH of 5.5-7.0. It can be grown in a variety of substrates, such as sand, peat, or loam.

Where to Find Phaeoceros fulvisporus

Phaeoceros fulvisporus can be found in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

Phaeoceros fulvisporus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phaeoceros fulvisporus?

Phaeoceros fulvisporus

What is the common name of Phaeoceros fulvisporus?

Fulvisporous Phaeoceros

Where is Phaeoceros fulvisporus found?

Central and South America

Species in the Phaeoceros genus

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 Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35209308: Based on data supplied by Bryonames