Cephalozia chilensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chilensis
ID:
1212051
Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.J. Engel & R.M. Schust.) R.M. Schust.
Source:
tro
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Nova Hedwigia Beih. 119: 29 20 2002
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001211389
Common Names
- Chilean Cephalozia
- Chilean Shield-moss
- Chilean Liverwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cephalozia chilensis (also called Chilean cephalozia, among many other common names) is a small moss species native to Chile. It is found in moist, shady habitats, and is characterized by its small, rounded leaves and its reddish-brown stems.
Uses & Benefits
Cephalozia chilensis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cephalozia chilensis has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cephalozia chilensis is a small, terrestrial liverwort that is native to Chile. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and meadows. It is propagated by spores, which are released from the sporophyte capsule when mature. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile, fine-grained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light. The plants should be kept moist but not waterlogged, and should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks.
Where to Find Cephalozia chilensis
Cephalozia chilensis is found in South America, primarily in Chile. It is typically found in moist, shady areas, such as in bogs, fens, and wet woods.
Cephalozia chilensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cephalozia chilensis?
Cephalozia chilensis
What is the common name of Cephalozia chilensis?
No common name
What is the habitat of Cephalozia chilensis?
Found on bark of trees in tropical and subtropical rainforests
Species in the Cephalozia genus
Cephalozia bicuspidata, Cephalozia lacinulata, Cephalozia macounii, Cephalozia crossii, Cephalozia hamatiloba, Cephalozia ambigua, Cephalozia darjeelingensis, Cephalozia badia, Cephalozia indica, Cephalozia pandei, Cephalozia kashyapii, Cephalozia chilensis, Cephalozia turgida, Cephalozia austrigena, Cephalozia schusteriana, Cephalozia pachygyna, Cephalozia mollusca, Cephalozia neesiana, Cephalozia nishimurae, Cephalozia parvifolia, Cephalozia physocaula, Cephalozia acuminata, Cephalozia acutiloba, Cephalozia albula, Cephalozia stolonacea, Cephalozia tricuspidata, Cephalozia trivialis, Cephalozia tubulata, Cephalozia veltenii, Cephalozia conchata, Cephalozia drucei, Cephalozia fuegiensis, Cephalozia kodaikanalensis, Cephalozia lucens, Cephalozia macgregorii, Cephalozia maxima,
Species in the Cephaloziaceae family
Alobiella husnotii, Alobiellopsis acroscyphus, Alobiellopsis dominicensis, Alobiellopsis parvifolius, Alobiellopsis heteromorphus, Alobiellopsis pillansii, Cephalozia bicuspidata, Cephalozia lacinulata, Cephalozia macounii, Cephalozia crossii, Cephalozia hamatiloba, Cephalozia ambigua, Cephalozia darjeelingensis, Cephalozia badia, Cephalozia indica, Cephalozia pandei, Cephalozia kashyapii, Cephalozia chilensis, Cephalozia turgida, Cephalozia austrigena, Cephalozia schusteriana, Cephalozia pachygyna, Cephalozia mollusca, Cephalozia neesiana, Cephalozia nishimurae, Cephalozia parvifolia, Cephalozia physocaula, Cephalozia acuminata, Cephalozia acutiloba, Cephalozia albula, Cephalozia stolonacea, Cephalozia tricuspidata, Cephalozia trivialis, Cephalozia tubulata, Cephalozia veltenii, Cephalozia conchata, Cephalozia drucei, Cephalozia fuegiensis, Cephalozia kodaikanalensis, Cephalozia lucens, Cephalozia macgregorii, Cephalozia maxima, Fuscocephaloziopsis subintegra, Fuscocephaloziopsis affinis, Fuscocephaloziopsis africana, Fuscocephaloziopsis albescens, Fuscocephaloziopsis baldwinii, Fuscocephaloziopsis catenulata, Fuscocephaloziopsis connivens, Fuscocephaloziopsis crassifolia,
References
Rudolf Mathias Schuster (1921-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Schust.' in the authors string.
John Jay Engel (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Engel' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35213716: Based on data supplied by Bryonames