Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
stephanii
ID:
1213153

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.S. Salmon) R.M. Schust.

Source:
tro

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Nova Hedwigia 8(3–4): 285.1964

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001212491



Common Names

  • Eoisotachis Moss
  • Stephanii Eoisotachis
  • Eoisotachis stephanii


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Description

Eoisotachis stephanii (also called Stephan's liverwort, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green, leafy liverwort. It is native to South America and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eoisotachis stephanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eoisotachis stephanii has small white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eoisotachis stephanii can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with temperatures between 10-20°C. The soil should be kept moist, but not wet.

Where to Find Eoisotachis stephanii

Eoisotachis stephanii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Species in the Eoisotachis genus

Species in the Balantiopsidaceae family

Acroscyphella iwatsukii, Acroscyphella phoenicorhiza, Acroscyphella tjiwideiensis, Balantiopsis bisbifida, Balantiopsis montana, Balantiopsis splendens, Balantiopsis verrucosa, Balantiopsis tumida, Balantiopsis purpurata, Balantiopsis cancellata, Balantiopsis rosea, Balantiopsis paucidens, Balantiopsis neocaledonica, Balantiopsis diplophylla, Balantiopsis lingulata, Balantiopsis asymmetrica, Balantiopsis brasiliensis, Balantiopsis erinacea, Balantiopsis crocea, Balantiopsis convexiuscula, Balantiopsis ciliaris, Eoisotachis stephanii, Eoisotachis nigella, Isotachis multiceps, Isotachis serrulata, Isotachis olivacea, Isotachis plicata, Isotachis intortifolia, Isotachis lopezii, Isotachis humectata, Isotachis grossidens, Isotachis japonica, Isotachis armata, Isotachis aubertii, Isotachis inflata, Isotachis erythrorhiza, Isotachis spegazziniana, Isotachis sprucei, Isotachis vexans, Isotachis westlandica, Isotachis boliviensis, Isotachis chinensis, Isotachis fragilis, Isotachis grandis, Isotachis hastatistipula, Isotachis hians, Isotachis indica, Isotachis lyallii, Isotachis minima, Isotachis montana,

References

Rudolf Mathias Schuster (1921-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Schust.' in the authors string.
E. S. Salmon (1871-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.S.Salmon' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35215072: Based on data supplied by Bryonames