Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
graeffeanus
ID:
1525893

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steph.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Species Hepaticarum. 6: 307. 1922

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000011366

Common Names

  • Chiloscyphus graeffeanus
  • Graeffe's Chiloscyphus
  • Graeffe's Moss

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Description

Chiloscyphus graeffeanus (also called Graeffe's Chiloscyphus, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and an erect stem. It is native to the Mediterranean region and typically grows in rocky and dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Chiloscyphus graeffeanus has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Chiloscyphus graeffeanus are small, yellow-green and star-shaped. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chiloscyphus graeffeanus is a small, perennial, evergreen plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be pruned to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Chiloscyphus graeffeanus

Chiloscyphus graeffeanus can be found in the mountains of the Southern Andes in Chile and Argentina.

Chiloscyphus graeffeanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chiloscyphus graeffeanus?

Chiloscyphus graeffeanus

What is the common name of Chiloscyphus graeffeanus?

Graeffe's Chiloscyphus

What type of plant is Chiloscyphus graeffeanus?

Chiloscyphus graeffeanus is a species of flowering plant in the family Chiloscyphaceae

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: 100435205: Based on data supplied by Bryonames