Brotherella cuspidata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuspidata
ID:
1214647
Status:
valid
Authors:
Y. Jia & J.M. Xu
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Bryologist 109: 579 2006
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213985
Common Names
- Brotherella cuspidata
- Cuspidata Liverwort
- Cuspidata Leafy Liverwort
- Cuspidata Leaf-liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Brotherella cuspidata 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
Brotherella cuspidata has small, yellow-green flowers. Its seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and yellow-green in colour.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brotherella cuspidata 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 cuspidata
Brotherella cuspidata is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, South America, and the Caribbean.
Brotherella cuspidata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brotherella cuspidata?
Brotherella cuspidata
What type of plant is Brotherella cuspidata?
Liverwort
Where is Brotherella cuspidata found?
North America, Europe, and Asia
Species in the Brotherella genus
Brotherella complanata, Brotherella coreana, Brotherella curvirostris, Brotherella deplanatula, Brotherella erythrocaulis, Brotherella falcata, Brotherella fauriei, Brotherella filiformis, Brotherella henonii, Brotherella longipes, Brotherella lorentziana, Brotherella luzonensis, Brotherella mercieri, Brotherella nictans, Brotherella propinqua, Brotherella recurvans, Brotherella subarcuata, Brotherella yokohamae, Brotherella canadensis, Brotherella cuspidata, Brotherella opaeodon, Brotherella brasiliensis,
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
Jie Mei Xu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Xu' in the authors string.
Yu Jia (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Jia' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35216995: Based on data supplied by Bryonames