Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steph.) Hässel
Source:
tro
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Revista Mus. Argent. Ci. Nat. n. ser. 1: 122 1999
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001205137
Common Names
- Chiloscyphus durus
- Hard Chiloscyphus
- Duran Chiloscyphus
Description
Chiloscyphus durus (also called Hard Chiloscyphus, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Chiloscyphaceae. It is a small, yellowish-green thallose liverwort with a smooth, glossy surface. It is native to Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia, and grows in moist, shady places on soil, rocks, and tree trunks.
Uses & Benefits
Chiloscyphus durus has no known non-medical uses.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chiloscyphus durus has small yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings have a single leaf that is round and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chiloscyphus durus can be propagated by division or by spores. Division is best done in the spring or fall. Spores can be collected in the summer and sown in a moist, sterile medium. The plants should be grown in a shady, moist location.
Where to Find Chiloscyphus durus
Chiloscyphus durus can be found in wet, shady areas in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.
Chiloscyphus durus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chiloscyphus durus?
Chiloscyphus durus
What type of plant is Chiloscyphus durus?
A liverwort
Where is Chiloscyphus durus found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world
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,