Status:
valid
Authors:
R.M. Schust.
Source:
tro
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 26: 272 1963
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001212217
Common Names
- Saccogynidium chiloscyphoides
- Chiloscyphus-like Saccogynidium
- Chiloscyphus-like Bogmoss
Description
Saccogynidium chiloscyphoides (also called Saccogynidium chiloscyphoides, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-brown, cup-shaped liverwort. It is native to New Zealand, and is found in damp, shady places in lowland and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Saccogynidium chiloscyphoides has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saccogynidium chiloscyphoides has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saccogynidium chiloscyphoides is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep moist and in bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Saccogynidium chiloscyphoides
Saccogynidium chiloscyphoides can be found in the temperate and subtropical regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
Saccogynidium chiloscyphoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saccogynidium chiloscyphoides?
Saccogynidium chiloscyphoides
What is the common name of Saccogynidium chiloscyphoides?
Chiloscyphus-like Saccogynidium
What is the habitat of Saccogynidium chiloscyphoides?
It is found in wetlands and marshes in Europe, Asia, and North America
Species in the Saccogynidium genus
Species in the Acrobolbaceae family
Acrobolbus ciliatus,
Acrobolbus cinerascens,
Acrobolbus lophocoleoides,
Acrobolbus saccatus,
Acrobolbus surculosus,
Acrobolbus tenellus,
Acrobolbus wilsonii,
Acrobolbus spinifolius,
Acrobolbus antillanus,
Acrobolbus ochrophyllus,
Acrobolbus africanus,
Acrobolbus anisodontus,
Acrobolbus azoricus,
Acrobolbus concinnus,
Acrobolbus cuneifolius,
Acrobolbus epiphytus,
Acrobolbus flavicans,
Acrobolbus gradsteinii,
Acrobolbus integrifolius,
Acrobolbus knightii,
Acrobolbus kunkelii,
Acrobolbus laxus,
Acrobolbus limbatus,
Acrobolbus madeirensis,
Acrobolbus papillosus,
Acrobolbus perpusillus,
Acrobolbus plagiochiloides,
Acrobolbus pseudosaccatus,
Acrobolbus renifolius,
Acrobolbus ruwenzorensis,
Acrobolbus setaceus,
Acrobolbus setulosus,
Acrobolbus sumatranus,
Acrobolbus urvilleanus,
Acrobolbus viridis,
Austrolophozia andina,
Austrolophozia camensis,
Austrolophozia paradoxa,
Conoscyphus trapezioides,
Conoscyphus koponenii,
Enigmella thallina,
Goebelobryum unguiculatum,
Goebelobryum grossitextum,
Goebelobryum vermiculare,
Lethocolea congesta,
Lethocolea glossophylla,
Lethocolea naruto-toganensis,
Lethocolea radicosa,
Lethocolea indica,
Lethocolea javanica,