Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
caperata
ID:
1199253

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) B.C. Tan & Z. Iwats.

Source:
tro

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 74: 357 1993

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198591



Common Names

  • Hondaella caperata
  • Caperata Moss
  • Caper Moss


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Description

Hondaella caperata (also called Hondaella caperata, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Hondaellaceae. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thallus composed of a single layer of cells. It is native to the United States, Mexico, and Central America, where it grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hondaella caperata has been used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control, as well as for the production of biofuel and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hondaella caperata has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow, lanceolate leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hondaella caperata can be propagated by spores, which are released from the sporophyte. The spores can be collected and sown on a suitable substrate, such as a peat-based compost. The spores should be kept moist and in a warm, shaded area until they germinate. Once the spores have germinated, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown on in a warm, humid environment. The plants should be kept moist and in a bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Hondaella caperata

Hondaella caperata can be found in Japan.

Hondaella caperata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hondaella caperata?

Hondaella caperata

What is the common name of Hondaella caperata?

Unknown

What is the habitat of Hondaella caperata?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Hondaella genus

Species in the Taxiphyllaceae family

Caribaeohypnum polypterum, Hondaella entodontea, Hondaella caperata, Taxiphyllum autoicum, Taxiphyllum densifolium, Taxiphyllum deplanatum, Taxiphyllum giraldii, Taxiphyllum inundatum, Taxiphyllum papuanum, Taxiphyllum punctulatum, Taxiphyllum splendescens, Taxiphyllum squamatulum, Taxiphyllum taxirameum, Taxiphyllum wissgrillii, Taxiphyllum alternans, Taxiphyllum pilosum, Taxiphyllum cuspidifolium, Taxiphyllum whittierianum, Taxiphyllum aomoriense, Taxiphyllum angustirete, Taxiphyllum prostratum, Taxiphyllum schweinfurthii, Taxiphyllum laxalare, Taxiphyllum townsendii, Taxiphyllum dehradunense, Taxiphyllum gracile, Taxiphyllum richardsii, Taxiphyllum taiwanense, Taxiphyllum taxiphylloides, Filibryum deguchianum, Filibryum ogatae, Filibryum yakoushimae, Leptopterigynandrum austro-alpinum, Leptopterigynandrum brevirete, Leptopterigynandrum decolor, Leptopterigynandrum incurvatum, Leptopterigynandrum stricticaule, Leptopterigynandrum subintegrum, Leptopterigynandrum tenellum, Leptopterigynandrum autoicum, Leptopterigynandrum tenuicaule, Leptopterigynandrum piliferum, Schwetschkeopsis elongata, Schwetschkeopsis fabronia, Schwetschkeopsis formosana, Schwetschkeopsis robustula,

References

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
Benito Ching Tan (1946-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.C.Tan' in the authors string.
Zennosuke Iwatsuki (1929-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.Iwats.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35188542: Based on data supplied by Bryonames