Schistochila altissima - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
altissima
ID:
1203663
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.A. Hodgs.
Source:
tro
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. New Zealand, Bot. 3: 85 1965
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203001
Common Names
- Schistochila altissima
- Highest Schistochila
- Highest's Schistochila
Searching for Schistochila altissima? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schistochila altissima (also called 'Forked Liverwort', among many other common names) is a small, green, leafy liverwort that grows in clumps. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and it typically grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Schistochila altissima has no known non-medical uses or benefits.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Schistochila altissima sub. polystratosa R.M. Schust. & J.J. EngelFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schistochila altissima has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single, two-lobed perianth. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single, two-lobed cotyledon.
Searching for Schistochila altissima? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Schistochila altissima is best done by sowing the spores on a moist surface. The spores should be kept in a cool, dark place until ready to use. Once the spores have germinated, the young plants should be transplanted into a suitable substrate. The substrate should be kept moist and the plants should be given adequate light and humidity.
Where to Find Schistochila altissima
Schistochila altissima can be found in the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Schistochila altissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schistochila altissima?
Schistochila altissima
What is the common name of Schistochila altissima?
Schistochila altissima
What is the habitat of Schistochila altissima?
Schistochila altissima is found in humid, shady habitats in tropical and subtropical regions.
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
Eliza Amy Hodgson (1888-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.A.Hodgs.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35202366: Based on data supplied by Bryonames