Kingdom:
Phylum:
Notothyladidae
Order:
Notothyladales
Species:
pichinchensis
ID:
1207252

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spruce) Hässel

Source:
tro

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Candollea 44: 725 1989

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206590



Common Names

  • Phaeoceros pichinchensis
  • Pichinchen's Phaeoceros
  • Pichinchen's Hornwort


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Description

Phaeoceros pichinchensis (also called Pichinchensis hornwort, among many other common names) is a species of hornwort in the family Phaeocerotaceae. It is found in the tropics of South America, Central America, and Mexico. It grows in moist, shady areas, often on rocks and tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Phaeoceros pichinchensis is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its ability to tolerate drought.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phaeoceros pichinchensis has small yellow flowers and its seeds are small and round. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phaeoceros pichinchensis can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus. Spores should be sown on a moist surface and kept in a humid environment. The thallus can be divided into smaller pieces and planted in a moist soil.

Where to Find Phaeoceros pichinchensis

Phaeoceros pichinchensis is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Phaeoceros pichinchensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phaeoceros pichinchensis?

Phaeoceros pichinchensis

What is the family of Phaeoceros pichinchensis?

Phaeocerotaceae

What is the distribution of Phaeoceros pichinchensis?

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

Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35207241: Based on data supplied by Bryonames