Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
fimbriatum
ID:
1526611

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) S.D.F. Patzak, M.A.M. Renner, Schäf.-Verw. & Heinrichs

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Organisms, Diversity & Evolution. 16(3): 492. 2016

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000011961

Common Names

  • Chiastocaulon fimbriatum
  • Fimbriatum Whip
  • Fimbriatum Algae

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Description

Chiastocaulon fimbriatum (also called Fringed Liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, green, thallose liverwort that grows in tufts or mats. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as wet rocks, tree bases, and soil.

Uses & Benefits

Chiastocaulon fimbriatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It can also be used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chiastocaulon fimbriatum has small yellowish-green flowers with a short calyx and a long corolla. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chiastocaulon fimbriatum can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment, with a soil that is rich in organic matter. The plant should be kept moist, but not waterlogged. It is best to fertilize the plant regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Chiastocaulon fimbriatum

Chiastocaulon fimbriatum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Chiastocaulon fimbriatum FAQ

What are the common names of Chiastocaulon fimbriatum?

Fringed Star Moss

What type of moss is Chiastocaulon fimbriatum?

Star Moss

What is the scientific name of Chiastocaulon fimbriatum?

Chiastocaulon fimbriatum

Species in the Plagiochilaceae family

Chiastocaulon dendroides, Chiastocaulon biserialis, Chiastocaulon braunianum, Chiastocaulon caledonicum, Chiastocaulon combinatum, Chiastocaulon conjugatum, Chiastocaulon fasciculatum, Chiastocaulon fimbriatum, Chiastocaulon flamabilis, Chiastocaulon geminifolium, Chiastocaulon giulianettii, Chiastocaulon herzogii, Chiastocaulon mayebarae, Chiastocaulon oppositum, Chiastocaulon pachycephalum, Chiastocaulon proliferum, Chiastocaulon raetzelii, Chiastocaulon takakii, Chiastocaulon theriotianum, Dinckleria fruticella, Dinckleria pleurata, Dinckleria singularis, Pedinophyllopsis abdita, Pedinophyllum interruptum, Pedinophyllum truncatum, Pedinophyllum monoicum, Pedinophyllum autoicum, Plagiochila nudifolia, Plagiochila asplenioides, Plagiochila appalachiana, Plagiochila arctica, Plagiochila aspleniformis, Plagiochila austinii, Plagiochila caduciloba, Plagiochila columbiana, Plagiochila floridana, Plagiochila invisa, Plagiochila miradorensis, Plagiochila porelloides, Plagiochila semidecurrens, Plagiochila sullivantii, Plagiochila undata, Plagiochila virginica, Plagiochila adianthoides, Plagiochila aerea, Plagiochila breuteliana, Plagiochila bicuspidata, Plagiochila cuneata, Plagiochila connata, Plagiochila cucullata,

References

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100448525: Based on data supplied by Bryonames