Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Species Hepaticarum. 6: 304. 1922
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000011337
Common Names
- Chiloscyphus confertifolius
- Confertifolious Chiloscyphus
- Confertifolious Chiloscyphus Moss
Description
Chiloscyphus confertifolius (also called Confertifolius Leafcup, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with the leaves being up to 2 cm long and 1 cm wide. The flowers are yellow and are borne in a small, terminal cluster. It grows in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Chiloscyphus confertifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chiloscyphus confertifolius is a small, yellow-green cup-shaped structure with a short stalk. The seed is a small, black, round nutlet. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, unbranched stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chiloscyphus confertifolius can be propagated by division and seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Chiloscyphus confertifolius
Chiloscyphus confertifolius can be found in tropical and subtropical Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.
Chiloscyphus confertifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chiloscyphus confertifolius?
Chiloscyphus confertifolius
What is the family of Chiloscyphus confertifolius?
Lophocoleaceae
What is the habitat of Chiloscyphus confertifolius?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
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,