Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dendrocerotidae
Order:
Phymatocerotales
Species:
phymatodes
ID:
1214934

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M. Howe) R.J. Duff, J.C. Villarreal, Cargill & Renzaglia

Source:
tro

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 110: 240 2007

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214272



Common Names

  • Phymatoceros phymatodes
  • Phymatodes Phymatoceros
  • Phymatoceros Phymatodes


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Description

Phymatoceros phymatodes (also called Phymatodes Phymatoceros, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Phymatocerotaceae. It is a small, yellow-green, thallose liverwort with a flattened, fan-shaped thallus. It is native to South America and is found in humid, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Phymatoceros phymatodes is used as a food source and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headache, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phymatoceros phymatodes has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phymatoceros phymatodes is a species of moss native to Europe and Asia. It is a small, tufted moss with a creeping, branching stem. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It can also be grown from cuttings.

Where to Find Phymatoceros phymatodes

Phymatoceros phymatodes can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is typically found in boreal forests and alpine meadows.

Species in the Phymatoceros genus

Species in the Phymatocerotaceae family

References

Juan Carlos Villarreal Aguilar (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Villarreal' in the authors string.
Marshall Avery Howe (1867-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Howe' in the authors string.
Karen S. Renzaglia (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Renzaglia' in the authors string.
R. Joel Duff: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.J.Duff' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35217597: Based on data supplied by Bryonames