Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
kashyapii
ID:
1211686

Status:
valid

Authors:
A. Srivast. & S.C. Srivast.

Source:
tro

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Indian Geocalycaceae 34 2002

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001211024

Common Names

  • Chiloscyphus kashyapii
  • Kashyap's Cup-moss
  • Kashyap's Cup-fern

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Description

Chiloscyphus kashyapii (also called Chiloscyphus kashyapii, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Chiloscyphaceae. It is a small, yellow-green plant that grows in mats on rocks and soil. It is native to the Himalayas, and can be found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Chiloscyphus kashyapii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chiloscyphus kashyapii has small, yellow flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chiloscyphus kashyapii can be propagated from spores or by division of the rhizome. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shaded environment with plenty of organic matter in the soil. It is best to keep the soil evenly moist and fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Chiloscyphus kashyapii

Chiloscyphus kashyapii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and South America.

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

Suresh Chandra Srivastava (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Srivast.' in the authors string.
Abha Srivastava: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Srivast.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35213069: Based on data supplied by Bryonames