Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nees & Blume) J.B. Jack & Steph.
Source:
tro
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 31: 12 1892
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202041
Common Names
- Schistochila Aligera
- Aligera Schistochila Moss
- Winged Schistochila Moss
Description
Schistochila aligera (also called winged schistochila, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Schistochilaceae. It is a small, yellow-green liverwort with a prostrate habit. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Schistochila aligera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums. It is also used as a ground cover in landscaping.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Schistochila aligera var. laxa (Nees) Schiffn.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schistochila aligera is small and inconspicuous. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped structure with a smooth surface. The seedlings are slender and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schistochila aligera can be propagated by division or by spores. It can be cultivated in a moist, well-drained substrate, such as peat or sand. It prefers a humid environment and should be kept in a shaded area. It should be watered regularly and fertilized occasionally.
Where to Find Schistochila aligera
Schistochila aligera is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Schistochila aligera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schistochila aligera?
Schistochila aligera
What is the common name of Schistochila aligera?
Winged schistochila
What is the habitat of Schistochila aligera?
It is found in moist forests, on rocks, and in shady places
Species in the Schistochila genus
Schistochila vitreocincta,
Schistochila berggrenii,
Schistochila childii,
Schistochila isotachyphylla,
Schistochila latiloba,
Schistochila nivicola,
Schistochila succulenta,
Schistochila lamellata,
Schistochila aligera,
Schistochila blumei,
Schistochila pellucida,
Schistochila pluriciliata,
Schistochila cunninghamii,
Schistochila reflexistipula,
Schistochila subhyalina,
Schistochila subimmersa,
Schistochila virescens,
Schistochila undulatifolia,
Schistochila nuda,
Schistochila sphagnoides,
Schistochila stratosa,
Schistochila laminigera,
Schistochila lehmanniana,
Schistochila quadrifida,
Schistochila reflexa,
Schistochila splachnophylla,
Schistochila leucophylla,
Schistochila alata,
Schistochila macrodonta,
Schistochila acuminata,
Schistochila caudata,
Schistochila appendiculata,
Schistochila glaucescens,
Schistochila berteroana,
Schistochila beccariana,
Schistochila doriae,
Schistochila reinwardtii,
Schistochila sciurea,
Schistochila yakushimensis,
Schistochila minor,
Schistochila piligera,
Schistochila spegazziniana,
Schistochila tasmanica,
Schistochila trispiralis,
Schistochila tuloides,
Schistochila volans,
Schistochila zantenii,
Schistochila aequiloba,
Schistochila altissima,
Schistochila antara,
Species in the Schistochilaceae family
Schistochila vitreocincta,
Schistochila berggrenii,
Schistochila childii,
Schistochila isotachyphylla,
Schistochila latiloba,
Schistochila nivicola,
Schistochila succulenta,
Schistochila lamellata,
Schistochila aligera,
Schistochila blumei,
Schistochila pellucida,
Schistochila pluriciliata,
Schistochila cunninghamii,
Schistochila reflexistipula,
Schistochila subhyalina,
Schistochila subimmersa,
Schistochila virescens,
Schistochila undulatifolia,
Schistochila nuda,
Schistochila sphagnoides,
Schistochila stratosa,
Schistochila laminigera,
Schistochila lehmanniana,
Schistochila quadrifida,
Schistochila reflexa,
Schistochila splachnophylla,
Schistochila leucophylla,
Schistochila alata,
Schistochila macrodonta,
Schistochila acuminata,
Schistochila caudata,
Schistochila appendiculata,
Schistochila glaucescens,
Schistochila berteroana,
Schistochila beccariana,
Schistochila doriae,
Schistochila reinwardtii,
Schistochila sciurea,
Schistochila yakushimensis,
Schistochila minor,
Schistochila piligera,
Schistochila spegazziniana,
Schistochila tasmanica,
Schistochila trispiralis,
Schistochila tuloides,
Schistochila volans,
Schistochila zantenii,
Schistochila aequiloba,
Schistochila altissima,
Schistochila antara,