Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
lutescens
ID:
1204075

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lehm. & Lindenb.) Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Fl. Vit. 407 1871

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203413

Common Names

  • Notoscyphus lutescens
  • Lutescent Notoscyphus
  • Lutescens Notoscyphus

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Uses & Benefits

Notoscyphus lutescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Notoscyphus lutescens has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single, pointed petal. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are tiny and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Notoscyphus lutescens is a small, cushion-forming liverwort that grows in moist, shady places. It is propagated by spore sowing and division. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile, well-drained medium and kept in a cool, shady location. Division of the plant is possible, but it is a slow process and should be done carefully to avoid damaging the delicate plant.

Where to Find Notoscyphus lutescens

Notoscyphus lutescens can be found in the Mediterranean region, including southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Species in the Notoscyphus genus

Species in the Notoscyphaceae family

References

Johann Georg Christian Lehmann (1792-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehm.' in the authors string.
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
Johann Bernhard Wilhelm Lindenberg (1781-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindenb.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35202875: Based on data supplied by Bryonames