Kingdom:
Phylum:
Notothyladidae
Order:
Notothyladales
Species:
inflatus
ID:
1215170

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


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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.

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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

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

Bruce A. Fuhrer (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fuhrer' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35217928: Based on data supplied by Bryonames