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
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.
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.