Status:
valid
Authors:
R.M. Schust.
Source:
tro
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 39: 246 1978
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209855
Common Names
- Leptoscyphopsis paradoxus
- Paradoxus Moss
- Paradoxus Leafy Liverwort
Description
Leptoscyphopsis paradoxus (also called the Slender Leptoscyphopsis, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, evergreen liverwort. It is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as in moist forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Leptoscyphopsis paradoxus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leptoscyphopsis paradoxus is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, green, heart-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leptoscyphopsis paradoxus is a small, evergreen liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by spore dispersal. Cultivation requires moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best propagated by division in early spring.
Where to Find Leptoscyphopsis paradoxus
Leptoscyphopsis paradoxus can be found in parts of Europe, North America, and Asia.
Leptoscyphopsis paradoxus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leptoscyphopsis paradoxus?
Leptoscyphopsis paradoxus
What is the common name of Leptoscyphopsis paradoxus?
Paradox Leptoscyphopsis
What is the habitat of Leptoscyphopsis paradoxus?
It is found in moist, shady places in deciduous and coniferous forests
Species in the Leptoscyphopsis genus
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,