Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
tro
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 6: 306 1922
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204518
Common Names
- Chiloscyphus
- Francanus
- Francanus Moss
Description
Chiloscyphus francanus (also called Chiloscyphe francane, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is native to Europe and North America. It grows in moist, shady places, often on rocks and tree trunks.
Uses & Benefits
Chiloscyphus francanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chiloscyphus francanus has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered together. Its seeds are small and black and have a smooth, glossy surface. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chiloscyphus francanus is a small, evergreen, perennial liverwort. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a pot or in the garden. It is best grown in a soil that is rich in organic matter and is well-drained. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Chiloscyphus francanus
Chiloscyphus francanus is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Chiloscyphus francanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chiloscyphus francanus?
Chiloscyphus francanus
What type of plant is Chiloscyphus francanus?
A liverwort
What is the habitat of Chiloscyphus francanus?
It is found in humid and shady 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,