Status:
valid
Authors:
Hässel
Source:
tro
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Veröff. Geobot. Inst. ETH Stiftung Rübel Zürich 91: 301. f. 2: 2 1986
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202734
Common Names
- Phaeoceros huebschmannii
- Huebschmannii Phaeoceros
- Huebschmannii Phaeoceros Moss
Description
Phaeoceros huebschmannii (also called 'Huebschmann's Phaeoceros', among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss with a fan-shaped structure that is native to the Northern Hemisphere. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands, grasslands, and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Phaeoceros huebschmannii is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phaeoceros huebschmannii is a small, yellowish-green, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, fan-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phaeoceros huebschmannii is a small, evergreen, perennial liverwort that grows in mats. Propagation is by spores. Cultivation is best done in moist, shady areas with acidic soil.
Where to Find Phaeoceros huebschmannii
Phaeoceros huebschmannii is native to the temperate regions of South America, including Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay.
Phaeoceros huebschmannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phaeoceros huebschmannii?
Phaeoceros huebschmannii
What type of plant is Phaeoceros huebschmannii?
Leafy liverwort
Where is Phaeoceros huebschmannii found?
In tropical and subtropical regions of the world
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,