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
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.
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,