Kingdom:
Phylum:
Notothyladidae
Order:
Notothyladales
Species:
himalayensis
ID:
1205000

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kashyap) Prosk. ex Bapna & G.G. Vyas

Source:
tro

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Bryol. Brit.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204338



Common Names

  • Phaeoceros himalayensis
  • Himalayan Phaeoceros
  • Himalayan Phaeoceros Moss


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Description

Phaeoceros himalayensis (also called Phaeoceros himalayensis, among many other common names) is a small liverwort species with a thallus that is typically 1–2 cm in length. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Phaeoceros himalayensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phaeoceros himalayensis is small and inconspicuous, with a single white petal. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phaeoceros himalayensis is a small, moss-like liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. To propagate by division, carefully separate the plant into smaller pieces and replant in moist soil. To propagate by spore sowing, collect the spores and sprinkle them on moist soil. Keep the soil moist and in a shady area until the plants have established.

Where to Find Phaeoceros himalayensis

Phaeoceros himalayensis can be found in the Himalayas.

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

Johannes Max Proskauer (1923-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prosk.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35204186: Based on data supplied by Bryonames