Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
trapezioides
ID:
1207785

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sande Lac.) Mitt. ex Schiffn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Consp. Hepat. Arch. Ind. 125 1898

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207123



Common Names

  • Conoscyphus trapezioides
  • Cup Moss
  • Fairy Cup


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Description

Conoscyphus trapezioides (also called 'Trapezoid Conoscyphus', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial herb with a creeping, mat-forming habit. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has small, linear leaves and small, white flowers with trapezoid margins.

Uses & Benefits

Conoscyphus trapezioides is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments, such as headaches, fever, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Conoscyphus trapezioides has small, white flowers with 6 petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, round, light green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Conoscyphus trapezioides is a small, perennial, evergreen herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual containers when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Conoscyphus trapezioides

Conoscyphus trapezioides is found in wet, low-lying areas in East Asia.

Species in the Conoscyphus genus

Species in the Acrobolbaceae family

Acrobolbus ciliatus, Acrobolbus cinerascens, Acrobolbus lophocoleoides, Acrobolbus saccatus, Acrobolbus surculosus, Acrobolbus tenellus, Acrobolbus wilsonii, Acrobolbus spinifolius, Acrobolbus antillanus, Acrobolbus ochrophyllus, Acrobolbus africanus, Acrobolbus anisodontus, Acrobolbus azoricus, Acrobolbus concinnus, Acrobolbus cuneifolius, Acrobolbus epiphytus, Acrobolbus flavicans, Acrobolbus gradsteinii, Acrobolbus integrifolius, Acrobolbus knightii, Acrobolbus kunkelii, Acrobolbus laxus, Acrobolbus limbatus, Acrobolbus madeirensis, Acrobolbus papillosus, Acrobolbus perpusillus, Acrobolbus plagiochiloides, Acrobolbus pseudosaccatus, Acrobolbus renifolius, Acrobolbus ruwenzorensis, Acrobolbus setaceus, Acrobolbus setulosus, Acrobolbus sumatranus, Acrobolbus urvilleanus, Acrobolbus viridis, Austrolophozia andina, Austrolophozia camensis, Austrolophozia paradoxa, Conoscyphus trapezioides, Conoscyphus koponenii, Enigmella thallina, Goebelobryum unguiculatum, Goebelobryum grossitextum, Goebelobryum vermiculare, Lethocolea congesta, Lethocolea glossophylla, Lethocolea naruto-toganensis, Lethocolea radicosa, Lethocolea indica, Lethocolea javanica,

References

Cornelius Marinus van der Sande Lacoste (1815-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sande Lac.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35207935: Based on data supplied by Bryonames