Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
latistipus
ID:
1525916

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steph.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Species Hepaticarum. 6: 309. 1922

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000011384

Common Names

  • Chiloscyphus latistipus
  • Broad-tip Chiloscyphus
  • Broad-tip Moss

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Description

Chiloscyphus latistipus (also called Broad-tipped 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 latistipus 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 latistipus 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 latistipus is a small, evergreen herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. When sowing seeds, it is best to sow them in moist, well-drained soil and keep them in a warm, sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Chiloscyphus latistipus

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

Chiloscyphus latistipus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chiloscyphus latistipus?

Chiloscyphus latistipus

What is the family of Chiloscyphus latistipus?

Lophocoleaceae

What is the habitat of Chiloscyphus latistipus?

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: 100435222: Based on data supplied by Bryonames