Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
schusteri
ID:
1203377

Status:
valid

Authors:
Udar & Ad. Kumar

Source:
tro

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 85: 315. f. 1–53 1982

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202715



Common Names

  • Chonecolea schusteri
  • Schusteri Chonecolea
  • Schuster's Chonecolea


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Description

Chonecolea schusteri (also called 'Schuster's Chonecolea', among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss with a fan-shaped structure that is native to the Northern Hemisphere. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands, grasslands, and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Chonecolea schusteri is used in the production of paper and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chonecolea schusteri has small, yellow-green flowers with a single stamen. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and yellow-green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chonecolea schusteri can be propagated by spores. It is a small, delicate liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It prefers acidic soils and does not tolerate drought. It can be grown in pots or in the ground, but should be kept moist and shaded.

Where to Find Chonecolea schusteri

Chonecolea schusteri is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

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

Ram Udar (1926-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Udar' in the authors string.
Adarsh Kumar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ad.Kumar' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35202009: Based on data supplied by Bryonames