Status:
valid
Authors:
(Brot.) Stotler, W.T. Doyle & Crand.-Stotl.
Source:
tro
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 87: 115 2005
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213796
Common Names
- Phymatoceros bulbiculosus
- Bulbiculosus Phymatoceros
- Bulbiculosus Lejeunea
Description
Phymatoceros bulbiculosus (also called Bulbous Phymatoceros, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss with a prostrate growth habit. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist, shady areas such as woodland floors and rock crevices.
Uses & Benefits
Phymatoceros bulbiculosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping, and is also used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phymatoceros bulbiculosus has small, yellow-green flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have two, narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phymatoceros bulbiculosus is a small, evergreen fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizome. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Phymatoceros bulbiculosus
Phymatoceros bulbiculosus can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Phymatoceros bulbiculosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phymatoceros bulbiculosus?
Phymatoceros bulbiculosus
What type of plant is Phymatoceros bulbiculosus?
Moss
Where is Phymatoceros bulbiculosus found?
North America, Europe, and Asia
Species in the Phymatoceros genus
Species in the Phymatocerotaceae family