Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Sphaerocarpales
Species:
drewei
ID:
1197451

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wigglesw.

Source:
tro

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 16: 129 1929

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196789



Common Names

  • Drewe's Sphaerocarpos
  • Forked Radula
  • Cushion Moss


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Description

Sphaerocarpos drewei (also called Drewe's sphaerocarpos, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Sphaerocarpaceae. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thallus that is divided into two layers. It is native to North America and is found in damp, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sphaerocarpos drewei is used as a soil conditioner and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphaerocarpos drewei has small, yellowish-green flowers, small seeds, and small seedlings.

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Where to Find Sphaerocarpos drewei

Sphaerocarpos drewei can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

References

Grace Wigglesworth (1877-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wigglesw.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35186006: Based on data supplied by Bryonames