Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
laceratus
ID:
1525915

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steph.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Species Hepaticarum. 6: 310. 1922

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000011383

Common Names

  • Chiloscyphus laceratus
  • Lacerate Chiloscyphus
  • Lacerate Moss

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Description

Chiloscyphus laceratus (also called Lacerate 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 laceratus 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 flower of Chiloscyphus laceratus is yellow-green in color and has six petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid structure. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chiloscyphus laceratus 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 laceratus

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

Chiloscyphus laceratus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chiloscyphus laceratus?

Chiloscyphus laceratus

What is the common name of Chiloscyphus laceratus?

Lacerate Chiloscyphus

What type of plant is Chiloscyphus laceratus?

Chiloscyphus laceratus 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: 100435220: Based on data supplied by Bryonames