Kingdom:
Phylum:
Marchantiidae
Order:
Sphaerocarpales
Species:
stipitatus
ID:
1203978

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bisch. ex Lindenb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Ber. Thatigk. St. Gallischen Naturwiss. Ges. 1836

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203316





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Description

Sphaerocarpos stipitatus (also called the Stalked Sphaerocarpos, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort. It is a small plant, typically growing to 1 cm in height, and is found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia and North America. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Sphaerocarpos stipitatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphaerocarpos stipitatus has small yellow flowers, with a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphaerocarpos stipitatus is a small, terrestrial liverwort that is native to South Africa. It is an easy plant to cultivate, and can be propagated by division. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a pot or in a terrarium. It is best to keep the soil moist but not wet, and to fertilize the plant occasionally with a diluted liquid fertilizer.

Where to Find Sphaerocarpos stipitatus

Sphaerocarpos stipitatus is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and Australia.

References

Gottlieb Wilhelm Bischoff (1797-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bisch.' in the authors string.
Johann Bernhard Wilhelm Lindenberg (1781-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindenb.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35202765: Based on data supplied by Bryonames