Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Genus:
Species:
chilensis
ID:
1207489

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hässel

Source:
tro

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Lindbergia 14: 179. f. 1–19 1988

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206827

Common Names

  • Pisanoa chilensis
  • Chilensis Pisanoa
  • Pisanoa

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Description

Pisanoa chilensis (also called Chilean Pisanoa, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort native to South America. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thallus that is divided into two lobes. It grows in humid, shady environments, such as in the understory of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pisanoa chilensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pisanoa chilensis has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are round and brown. Its seedlings have a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pisanoa chilensis is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Pisanoa chilensis

Pisanoa chilensis can be found in the temperate forests of Chile.

Pisanoa chilensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pisanoa chilensis?

Pisanoa chilensis

What is the common name of Pisanoa chilensis?

Chilean Pisanoa

What is the habitat of Pisanoa chilensis?

Moist rocks, soil, and tree bark

Species in the Pisanoa genus

Species in the Adelanthaceae family

Cuspidatula flaccida, Cuspidatula kirkii, Cuspidatula contracta, Cuspidatula monodon, Cuspidatula flexicaulis, Cuspidatula orbicularis, Cuspidatula robusta, Denotarisia linguifolia, Nothostrepta bifida, Nothostrepta longissima, Pisanoa chilensis, Protosyzygiella pseudoconnexa, Pseudomarsupidium decipiens, Pseudomarsupidium aureocinctum, Pseudomarsupidium borneense, Pseudomarsupidium piliferum, Syzygiella acinacifolia, Syzygiella nigrescens, Syzygiella paludosa, Syzygiella pseudocclusa, Syzygiella sonderi, Syzygiella spegazziniana, Syzygiella tasmanica, Syzygiella jacquinotii, Syzygiella autumnalis, Syzygiella colorata, Syzygiella elongella, Syzygiella nipponica, Syzygiella oenops, Syzygiella purpurascens, Syzygiella undata, Syzygiella anomala, Syzygiella manca, Syzygiella pectiniformis, Syzygiella perfoliata, Syzygiella setulosa, Syzygiella macrocalyx, Syzygiella campanulata, Syzygiella bilobata, Syzygiella concreta, Syzygiella securifolia, Syzygiella rubricaulis, Syzygiella subintegerrima, Syzygiella uleana, Syzygiella tonduzana, Syzygiella ovalifolia, Syzygiella eatonii, Syzygiella trigonifolia, Syzygiella burghardtii, Syzygiella ciliata,