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Blepharostoma trichophyllum

Scientific Name: Blepharostoma trichophyllum

Family: Pseudolepicoleaceae

Category: Liverwort

Growth: Nonvascular

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Blepharostoma trichophyllum: Hairy Threadwort, Mini Rose Moss, Mini Pearl Moss

Blepharostoma trichophyllum, commonly known as Hairy Threadwort, Mini Rose Moss, or Mini Pearl Moss, is a fascinating liverwort species often used in aquariums. It is a slender, bright or pale green plant with thread-like shoots.

Considerations for Pets

  • The plant is commonly grown in aquariums.
  • It is described as being easy to take care of, which may make it a popular choice for home aquariums.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Blepharostoma trichophyllum (L.) Dumort.
  • Common Names: Hairy Threadwort, Mini Rose Moss, Mini Pearl Moss
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Phylum: Marchantiophyta
  • Class: Jungermanniopsida
  • Order: Jungermanniales
  • Family: Blepharostomataceae (or Pseudolepicoleaceae according to some sources)
  • Synonyms:
    • Jungermannia trichophylla L.
    • Ptilidium trichophyllum (L.) Mitt.
  • Subspecies: Blepharostoma trichophyllum subsp. brevirete, Blepharostoma trichophyllum ssp. trichophyllum, Blepharostoma trichophyllum var. trichophyllum
  • Taxonomic Serial Number (TSN): 14254

Distribution and Habitat

  • This liverwort grows in northern mountainous parts of Europe, Asia, and North America.
  • Specific locations include Austria (Salzburg, Hüttschlag, Schwarzwand), Canada, and Putnam County, Indiana (near Greencastle).
  • It is considered native to Canada and regularly occurring there.
  • Boreo-arctic montane Circumpolar element.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Slender liverwort with thread-like shoots.
  • Bright or pale green in color.

Genetic and Cytological Information

  • The NADH dehydrogenase subunit 1 (nad1) gene of Blepharostoma trichophyllum isolate L1301 has been sequenced (mitochondrial, 945 bp linear DNA, KF852545.1).

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Terpenoids have been isolated from this liverwort.

Quirky Facts

  • Blepharostoma trichophyllum is the only species of its family (Blepharostomataceae) represented in Europe.

Further Information

  • ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System): TSN 14254
  • Wikimedia Commons: File:Blepharostoma trichophyllum (c, 144700-474745) 9043.jpg
  • ResearchGate: Terpenoids from the Liverwort Blepharostoma trichophyllum
  • ABMI species summary for Blepharostoma trichophyllum