Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
cucullatum
ID:
1202240

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) Hedenäs

Source:
tro

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Nova Hedwigia 62: 452 1996

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201578



Common Names

  • Scorpiurium cucullatum
  • Hooded Scorpiurium
  • Hooded Leafy Liverwort


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Uses & Benefits

Scorpiurium cucullatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scorpiurium cucullatum has small, yellowish-green flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and heart-shaped in shape. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorpuriium cucullatum can be propagated by division of the clumps in spring or autumn. Cultivation is best in a moist, shady spot with a humus-rich soil.

Where to Find Scorpiurium cucullatum

Scorpiurium cucullatum is found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Scorpiurium cucullatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scorpiurium cucullatum?

Scorpiurium cucullatum

What is the common name of Scorpiurium cucullatum?

Hooded Scorpion-grass

Where is Scorpiurium cucullatum found?

Scorpiurium cucullatum is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey

Species in the Brachytheciaceae family

Aerobryum speciosum, Aerobryum brevicuspis, Aerolindigia capillacea, Brachytheciastrum delicatulum, Brachytheciastrum collinum, Brachytheciastrum dieckei, Brachytheciastrum falcatulum, Brachytheciastrum kashmirense, Brachytheciastrum leibergii, Brachytheciastrum microcollinum, Brachytheciastrum paradoxum, Brachytheciastrum trachypodium, Brachytheciastrum velutinum, Brachytheciastrum fendleri, Brachytheciastrum olympicum, Brachytheciastrum leiopodium, Brachytheciastrum salicinum, Brachytheciastrum umbilicatum, Brachytheciella stolonifera, Brachythecium tortipilum, Brachythecium dahuricum, Brachythecium irinae, Brachythecium jacuticum, Brachythecium chakratense, Brachythecium garhwalense, Brachythecium acuminatum, Brachythecium afroglareosum, Brachythecium albicans, Brachythecium asperrimum, Brachythecium auriculatum, Brachythecium austroglareosum, Brachythecium austrosalebrosum, Brachythecium bellii, Brachythecium bodinieri, Brachythecium borgenii, Brachythecium brachycarpum, Brachythecium brachycladum, Brachythecium buchananii, Brachythecium calliergonoides, Brachythecium campestre, Brachythecium camptothecioides, Brachythecium campylothallum, Brachythecium caucasicum, Brachythecium cavifolium, Brachythecium chauvetii, Brachythecium chocayae, Brachythecium cirrosum, Brachythecium complanatum, Brachythecium comtifolium, Brachythecium conostomum,

References

Georg Ernst Ludwig Hampe (1795-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hampe' in the authors string.
Lars Hedenäs (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedenäs' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35200414: Based on data supplied by Bryonames