Odontoschisma variabile - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
variabile
ID:
1198236
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindenb. & Gottsche) Trevis.
Source:
tro
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
1877
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001197574
Common Names
- Odontoschisma variabile
- Variabile Odontoschisma
- Variabile Toothcup
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Odontoschisma variabile (also called False Golden Star, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green plant with a rosette of leaves. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Odontoschisma variabile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Odontoschisma variabile has small yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Odontoschisma variabile is a small, tufted liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by spores, which are released from the sporophytes. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a humid environment until they germinate. Once the plants have established, they can be transplanted into a moist, shady area in the garden.
Where to Find Odontoschisma variabile
Odontoschisma variabile can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Odontoschisma variabile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Odontoschisma variabile?
Odontoschisma variabile
What type of plant is Odontoschisma variabile?
Odontoschisma variabile is a species of liverwort
Where is Odontoschisma variabile found?
Odontoschisma variabile is found in Central America
Species in the Odontoschisma genus
Odontoschisma denudatum, Odontoschisma elongatum, Odontoschisma macounii, Odontoschisma sphagni, Odontoschisma longiflorum, Odontoschisma variabile, Odontoschisma grosseverrucosum, Odontoschisma brasiliense, Odontoschisma engelii, Odontoschisma fluitans, Odontoschisma francisci, Odontoschisma jishibae, Odontoschisma obcordatum, Odontoschisma portoricense, Odontoschisma pseudogrosseverrucosum, Odontoschisma purpuratum, Odontoschisma soratamum, Odontoschisma spinosum, Odontoschisma steyermarkii, Odontoschisma zhui, Odontoschisma bifidum, Odontoschisma cleefii,
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
Vittore Benedetto Antonio Trevisan de Saint-Léon (1818-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trevis.' in the authors string.
Johann Bernhard Wilhelm Lindenberg (1781-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindenb.' in the authors string.
Carl Moritz Gottsche (1808-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gottsche' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35187138: Based on data supplied by Bryonames