Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
opacifolia
ID:
1199585

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Culm.) Konstant.

Source:
tro

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Arctoa 3: 125 1994

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198923

Common Names

  • Schistochilopsis
  • Opaque Moss
  • Opaque-Moss

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Description

Schistochilopsis opacifolia (also called Opacifolia Schistochilopsis, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to the tropical regions of the world. It is a small, green, leafy plant that grows in moist and shady habitats, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schistochilopsis opacifolia is small and yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schistochilopsis opacifolia can be propagated by division of the rhizomes, or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is hardy to USDA zone 5 and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°F (-29°C).

Where to Find Schistochilopsis opacifolia

Schistochilopsis opacifolia is found in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands, in many parts of the world.

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

Paul Frédéric Culmann (1860-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Culm.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35189305: Based on data supplied by Bryonames