Cyathophorum bulbosum

False Fern-moss

A fern-like epiphytic or lithophytic moss growing horizontally out from tree trunks.

Additional information

• FamilyHypopterygiaceae
• StoreyLower storey
• Sizeto 20 cm long
• Plant groupingEpiphytes
• LeavesPairs of egg-shaped dark green leaves to 8 mm long on a dark stem. Third row of round underleaves below. Short nerve in most leaves.
• FlowersNon-flowering. Large orange-brown capsules on short bristles along underside of stem.
• Bird attractingNo
• Butterfly attractingNo
• Frog habitatNo
• Growing conditionsMoist shaded fern gullies and occasionally stream banks of rainforests growing on tree and tree-fern trunks, rocks, logs and in soil. Full shade.
• Garden useVery specific requirements and delicacy of the plant make it difficult for cultivation. Grow in moist ferneries mounted on tree ferns.
• Commercially availableNever
• Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions

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