Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
whiteleggei
ID:
1199814

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Carrington & Pearson) R.M. Schust. ex Hamlin

Source:
tro

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Rec. Domin. Mus. 8: 142 1973

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001199152



Common Names

  • Chaetophyllopsis whiteleggei
  • Whiteleggei Chaetophyllopsis
  • Whiteleggei Moss


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Description

Chaetophyllopsis whiteleggei (also called Whitelegge's Chaetophyllopsis, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Porellaceae. It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It prefers moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, and is found on soil, rocks, and tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Chaetophyllopsis whiteleggei is used as a decorative plant in gardens and as a ground cover in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chaetophyllopsis whiteleggei is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is a small, brown, three-angled nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaetophyllopsis whiteleggei is a small, tufted moss that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, shady environments and can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It is best grown in a potting mix of equal parts of sand, peat, and soil.

Where to Find Chaetophyllopsis whiteleggei

Chaetophyllopsis whiteleggei is found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is commonly found in moist, shady habitats such as woodland floors.

Chaetophyllopsis whiteleggei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaetophyllopsis whiteleggei?

Chaetophyllopsis whiteleggei

What is the common name of Chaetophyllopsis whiteleggei?

None

What is the habitat of Chaetophyllopsis whiteleggei?

It is found in shallow water on rocks and stones

Species in the Chaetophyllopsis genus

Species in the Cephaloziellaceae family

Allisoniella subbipartita, Allisoniella nigra, Allisoniella recurva, Allisoniella scottii, Allisoniella tasmanica, Amphicephalozia geisslerae, Amphicephalozia africana, Amphicephalozia amplexicaulis, Cephalojonesia incuba, Cephalomitrion aterrimum, Cephaloziella brinkmanii, Cephaloziella dentata, Cephaloziella divaricata, Cephaloziella elachista, Cephaloziella grimsulana, Cephaloziella hampeana, Cephaloziella integerrima, Cephaloziella massalongii, Cephaloziella patulifolia, Cephaloziella phyllacantha, Cephaloziella rappii, Cephaloziella rubella, Cephaloziella spinicaulis, Cephaloziella turneri, Cephaloziella uncinata, Cephaloziella spinigera, Cephaloziella subtilis, Cephaloziella arctogena, Cephaloziella longii, Cephaloziella microphylla, Cephaloziella aenigmatica, Cephaloziella muelleriana, Cephaloziella invisa, Cephaloziella grandiretis, Cephaloziella nothogena, Cephaloziella exigua, Cephaloziella pellucida, Cephaloziella breviperianthia, Cephaloziella aspericaulis, Cephaloziella elegans, Cephaloziella meghalayensis, Cephaloziella dentifolia, Cephaloziella obtusilobula, Cephaloziella mamillifera, Cephaloziella capensis, Cephaloziella natalensis, Cephaloziella tenuissima, Cephaloziella stellulifera, Cephaloziella heteroica, Cephaloziella exiliflora,

References

Bruce Gordon Hamlin (1929-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hamlin' in the authors string.
William Henry Pearson (1849-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pearson' in the authors string.
Rudolf Mathias Schuster (1921-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Schust.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Carrington (1827-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carrington' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35189592: Based on data supplied by Bryonames