Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
cornuta
ID:
1199573

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steph.) Konstant.

Source:
tro

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Arctoa 3: 125 1994

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198911

Common Names

  • Schistochilopsis
  • Horned Moss
  • Horned-Moss

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Description

Schistochilopsis cornuta (also called 'Horned Schistochilopsis', among many other common names) is a liverwort species in the family Jungermanniaceae. It is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, typically in humid and shady habitats such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Schistochilopsis cornuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schistochilopsis cornuta has small, yellowish-green flowers, each with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schistochilopsis cornuta can be propagated by spores or vegetatively. Spores should be sown in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Vegetative propagation can be done by dividing the rhizomes or by taking stem cuttings. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Schistochilopsis cornuta

Schistochilopsis cornuta can be found in the western Pacific Ocean.

Species in the Scapaniaceae family

Diplophyllum albicans, Diplophyllum andrewsii, Diplophyllum apiculatum, Diplophyllum obtusatum, Diplophyllum obtusifolium, Diplophyllum taxifolium, Diplophyllum trollii, Diplophyllum gemmiparum, Diplophyllum angustifolium, Diplophyllum incrassatum, Diplophyllum novum, Diplophyllum androgynum, Diplophyllum serrulatum, Diplophyllum andicolum, Diplophyllum africanum, Diplophyllum dioicum, Diplophyllum exiguum, Diplophyllum kinabaluense, Diplophyllum nanum, Diplophyllum purpurascens, Diplophyllum recurvifolium, Diplophyllum sibiricum, Diplophyllum squarrosum, Diplophyllum verrucosum, Douinia ovata, Douinia imbricata, Douinia plicata, Macrodiplophyllum flaccidum, Macrodiplophyllum rubrum, Pseudotritomaria heterophylla, Saccobasis polita, Saccobasis polymorpha, Scapania aequiloba, Scapania apiculata, Scapania bolanderi, Scapania brevicaulis, Scapania calcicola, Scapania carinthiaca, Scapania compacta, Scapania curta, Scapania cuspiduligera, Scapania glaucocephala, Scapania gymnostomophila, Scapania hyperborea, Scapania irrigua, Scapania kaurinii, Scapania lingulata, Scapania mucronata, Scapania obcordata, Scapania obscura,

References

Franz Stephani (1842-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steph.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35189293: Based on data supplied by Bryonames