Chiloscyphus ernstianus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ernstianus
ID:
1525877
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Species Hepaticarum. 6: 306. 1922
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000011352
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chiloscyphus ernstianus (also called Ernst's 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 ernstianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chiloscyphus ernstianus 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chiloscyphus ernstianus 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 ernstianus
Chiloscyphus ernstianus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Chiloscyphus ernstianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chiloscyphus ernstianus?
Chiloscyphus ernstianus
What is the family of Chiloscyphus ernstianus?
Lophocoleaceae
What is the habitat of Chiloscyphus ernstianus?
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,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100435189: Based on data supplied by Bryonames