Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
longifissus
ID:
1525922

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steph.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Species Hepaticarum. 6: 310. 1922

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000011389

Common Names

  • Chiloscyphus longifissus
  • Long-split Chiloscyphus
  • Long-split Moss

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Description

Chiloscyphus longifissus (also called Longifissus, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, herbaceous plant with a single stem and a rosette of basal leaves. It is native to the temperate regions of Europe and North America, and is commonly found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Chiloscyphus longifissus 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 longifissus 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 longifissus 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 longifissus

Chiloscyphus longifissus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Chiloscyphus longifissus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chiloscyphus longifissus?

Chiloscyphus longifissus

What is the family of Chiloscyphus longifissus?

Lobariaceae

What is the habitat of Chiloscyphus longifissus?

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: 100435226: Based on data supplied by Bryonames