Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steph.) Cargill & Fuhrer
Source:
tro
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot., n.s. 47: 246 2008
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214508
Common Names
- Phaeoceros inflatus
- Inflatus Phaeoceros
- Phaeoceros Moss
Description
Phaeoceros inflatus (also called 'Inflated Phaeoceros', among many other common names) is a liverwort species native to Madagascar. It is a small, tufted liverwort, with a rosette-like growth form. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Phaeoceros inflatus is a moss species that is used in horticulture as a ground cover or as a decorative element in terrariums and aquariums. It is also used in the construction of green roofs and walls.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phaeoceros inflatus has a small, yellow-green flower with a single anther. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phaeoceros inflatus is a small, tufted moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by division of the tufts or by spore sowing. It is best grown in moist, shady areas with plenty of organic matter in the soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown indoors or outdoors.
Where to Find Phaeoceros inflatus
Phaeoceros inflatus can be found in the northern hemisphere, in temperate and boreal regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.
Phaeoceros inflatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phaeoceros inflatus?
Phaeoceros inflatus
What is the common name of Phaeoceros inflatus?
Inflatus Phaeoceros
What is the habitat of Phaeoceros inflatus?
It is found in moist to wet habitats, such as in streams, lakes, and marshes
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,