Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steph.) J.J. Engel & R.M. Schust.
Source:
tro
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Nova Hedwigia 39: 418 1984
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203435
Common Names
- Chiloscyphus lepervanchei
- Lepervanchei's Chiloscyphus
- Lepervanchei's Leafy Liverwort
Description
Chiloscyphus lepervanchei (also called Lepervanche's Chiloscyphus, among many other common names) is a small, green liverwort species found in the western United States and Canada. It is typically found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and on the sides of streams. It has a thalloid growth form, with a flattened, ribbon-like appearance, and is typically 1-2 cm in length.
Uses & Benefits
Chiloscyphus lepervanchei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chiloscyphus lepervanchei has small yellow-green flowers, and its seeds are tiny and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chiloscyphus lepervanchei can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with temperatures between 10-20°C. The soil should be well-draining and rich in organic matter.
Where to Find Chiloscyphus lepervanchei
Chiloscyphus lepervanchei can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Asia.
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,