Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J. Engel
Source:
tro
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot., n.s. 48: 125 2010
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035416
Common Names
- Chiloscyphus septatus
- Septate Chiloscyphus
- Chiloscyphus Septatus
Description
Chiloscyphus septatus (also called Septate Chiloscyphus, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort belonging to the Chiloscyphaceae family. It is a small liverwort with a creeping stem and small, ovate leaves. It is native to East Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Chiloscyphus septatus is a species of flowering plant used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chiloscyphus septatus has small, yellowish-green flowers that appear in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chiloscyphus septatus is a small, evergreen, perennial moss native to Australia. It is best propagated by spores, which can be collected from the undersides of the fronds. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-draining soil. It is frost tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°F (-18°C). It can be pruned back to control its size.
Where to Find Chiloscyphus septatus
Chiloscyphus septatus is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
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,