Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
aligera
ID:
1202703

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

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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.

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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,

References

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Joseph Bernard (Josef Bernhard) Jack (1818-1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.B.Jack' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35201098: Based on data supplied by Bryonames