Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Species Hepaticarum. 6: 302. 1922
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000011307
Common Names
- Chiloscyphus acutus
- Acutus Chiloscyphus
- Acutus Chiloscyphus Moss
Description
Chiloscyphus acutus (also called Acute Chiloscyphus, among many other common names) is a small plant with a single, erect, leafless stem. It is native to Europe and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Chiloscyphus acutus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chiloscyphus acutus has small, yellowish-green flowers, with a single anther and a single stigma. The seeds are small, round and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chiloscyphus acutus can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade or full sun. It can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It should be watered regularly during the growing season and kept on the dry side in winter.
Where to Find Chiloscyphus acutus
Chiloscyphus acutus can be found in tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Brazil.
Chiloscyphus acutus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chiloscyphus acutus?
Chiloscyphus acutus
What is the family of Chiloscyphus acutus?
Lophocoleaceae
What is the habitat of Chiloscyphus acutus?
Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas
Species in the Lophocoleaceae family
Chiloscyphus septatus,
Chiloscyphus chinnarensis,
Chiloscyphus pallescens,
Chiloscyphus polyanthos,
Chiloscyphus lepervanchei,
Chiloscyphus kehdingianus,
Chiloscyphus durus,
Chiloscyphus hookeri,
Chiloscyphus breviculus,
Chiloscyphus rotundifolius,
Chiloscyphus greenwelliae,
Chiloscyphus kashyapii,
Chiloscyphus subacuminatus,
Chiloscyphus subsimilis,
Chiloscyphus beesleyanus,
Chiloscyphus kilauensis,
Chiloscyphus koeppensis,
Chiloscyphus bifidus,
Chiloscyphus laceratus,
Chiloscyphus lambertonii,
Chiloscyphus latistipus,
Chiloscyphus tridens,
Chiloscyphus trigonifolius,
Chiloscyphus brevistipulus,
Chiloscyphus longifissus,
Chiloscyphus confertifolius,
Chiloscyphus cornutistipulus,
Chiloscyphus parapilistipulus,
Chiloscyphus ernstianus,
Chiloscyphus etesseanus,
Chiloscyphus francanus,
Chiloscyphus propagulifer,
Chiloscyphus quadricilius,
Chiloscyphus graeffeanus,
Chiloscyphus renauldii,
Chiloscyphus scaberulus,
Chiloscyphus acutus,
Chiloscyphus similis,
Chiloscyphus skottsbergianus,
Clasmatocolea vermicularis,
Clasmatocolea minutiretis,
Clasmatocolea verrucosa,
Clasmatocolea fulvella,
Clasmatocolea rigens,
Clasmatocolea trachypus,
Clasmatocolea fasciculata,
Clasmatocolea humilis,
Clasmatocolea inflexispina,
Clasmatocolea gayana,
Clasmatocolea navistipula,