Description
Schistochila cunninghamii (also called 'Cunningham's Schistochila', among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thallus that is divided into two lobes. It is native to Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schistochila cunninghamii has small, yellow-green flowers that are unisexual and are borne in the axils of the leaves. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schistochila cunninghamii is a small liverwort that can be propagated by spores. It is a low-growing plant that prefers moist, shady environments and can be grown in soil or on rocks. It is best to keep the soil moist but not wet, and to avoid direct sunlight. It can be propagated by dividing the plant or by collecting and sowing the spores.