Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
canadensis
ID:
1214603

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.B. Schofield

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 100: 355 2006

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213941



Common Names

  • Brotherella canadensis
  • Canadensis Brotherella Moss
  • Canadensis Brotherella Lichen


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Description

Brotherella canadensis (also called Canadian Brotherella, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green, liverwort with two different types of leaves. It is native to the eastern United States and is found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Brotherella canadensis is used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, as well as for its antifungal and antibacterial properties. It is also used as a food source and for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brotherella canadensis has small, greenish-white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single, heart-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brotherella canadensis can be propagated by division of the rhizomes, or by sowing spores. The rhizomes should be divided in spring or autumn, and the spores should be sown on a sterile medium in a shady spot in spring or summer. The medium should be kept moist and the spores should germinate within a few weeks.

Where to Find Brotherella canadensis

Brotherella canadensis can be found in the boreal forests of North America.

Brotherella canadensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brotherella canadensis?

Brotherella canadensis

What is the common name of Brotherella canadensis?

Canadian Brotherella

What is the habitat of Brotherella canadensis?

Brotherella canadensis is found in moist, shady places in North America.

Species in the Pylaisiadelphaceae family

Gammiella pterogonioides, Gammiella koningsbergeri, Gammiella panchienii, Hageniella assamica, Hageniella isopterygioides, Hageniella sikkimensis, Hageniella micans, Isopterygium affusum, Isopterygium albescens, Isopterygium ambreanum, Isopterygium annamense, Isopterygium antsihanakense, Isopterygium antunesii, Isopterygium applanatum, Isopterygium aquaticum, Isopterygium argillicola, Isopterygium argyroleucum, Isopterygium assamicum, Isopterygium asymmetricum, Isopterygium austrodenticulatum, Isopterygium bancanum, Isopterygium battakense, Isopterygium baurii, Isopterygium borneense, Isopterygium brevicuspis, Isopterygium brevisetum, Isopterygium brownii, Isopterygium byssaceum, Isopterygium byssobolax, Isopterygium candidulum, Isopterygium chalarophyllum, Isopterygium chryseolum, Isopterygium citrinellum, Isopterygium clerophilum, Isopterygium combae, Isopterygium complanatulum, Isopterygium conangium, Isopterygium congoanum, Isopterygium courtoisii, Isopterygium cratericola, Isopterygium dewevrei, Isopterygium elodes, Isopterygium exiguum, Isopterygium exile, Isopterygium fallax, Isopterygium filamentosum, Isopterygium fissum, Isopterygium fruticola, Isopterygium gabonense, Isopterygium gibbosulum,

References

Wilfred Borden Schofield (1927-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.B.Schofield' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35216934: Based on data supplied by Bryonames