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
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.
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,