Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
breviculus
ID:
1208420

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Y. Yang & W.C. Lee

Source:
tro

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Misc. Bryol. Lichenol.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207758

Common Names

  • Chiloscyphus breviculus
  • Short Chiloscyphus
  • Short Hoodwort

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Description

Chiloscyphus breviculus (also called Short Chiloscyphus, among many other common names) is a small, green liverwort with a thallus that is 1-2 mm wide. It is native to South Africa, and is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chiloscyphus breviculus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chiloscyphus breviculus has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chiloscyphus breviculus is a small, tufted moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by division of the tufts or by spore sowing. It prefers a moist, shady environment and can be grown in a pot or in the ground.

Where to Find Chiloscyphus breviculus

Chiloscyphus breviculus is found in tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Chiloscyphus breviculus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chiloscyphus breviculus?

Chiloscyphus breviculus

What is the common name of Chiloscyphus breviculus?

Breviculus Chiloscyphus

What is the habitat of Chiloscyphus breviculus?

Chiloscyphus breviculus is found in moist, shady areas in the Northern Hemisphere

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,

References

Bao Yu Yang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Y.Yang' in the authors string.
W. C. Lee: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Lee' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35208654: Based on data supplied by Bryonames