Rhacopilopsis variegata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
variegata
ID:
1206736
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Welw. & Duby) M.C. Watling & O'Shea
Source:
tro
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 22: 214 2000
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206074
Common Names
- Rhacopilopsis variegata
- Variegated Rhacopilopsis
- Rhacopilopsis Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhacopilopsis variegata (also called Rhacopilopsis variegata, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Rhacopilopsidaceae. It is a small, thallose liverwort with a creeping, branching habit and a yellowish-green color. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Rhacopilopsis variegata is a species of plant in the family Rhacopilopsidaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhacopilopsis variegata is a small, yellowish-green, bisexual flower. The seeds are small, dark brown and globose. The seedlings are small, yellowish-green and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhacopilopsis variegata can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with plenty of organic matter in the soil. It is best to keep the soil slightly acidic (pH of 5-6) and to keep the soil moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Rhacopilopsis variegata
Rhacopilopsis variegata can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Rhacopilopsis variegata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhacopilopsis variegata?
Rhacopilopsis variegata
What is the common name of Rhacopilopsis variegata?
Variegated Rhacopilopsis
What is the natural habitat of Rhacopilopsis variegata?
It is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Species in the Rhacopilopsis genus
Species in the Hypnaceae family
Acritodon nephophilus, Austrohondaella limata, Bryosedgwickia barlassinae, Chryso-hypnum elegantulum, Chryso-hypnum patens, Chryso-hypnum diminutivum, Chryso-hypnum demaretii, Chryso-hypnum cavifolium, Chryso-hypnum frondosum, Chryso-hypnum crosbyi, Chryso-hypnum hylophilum, Chryso-hypnum rostratulum, Chryso-hypnum smithii, Crepidophyllum modestum, Ctenidiadelphus plumularia, Cyathothecium distichaceum, Dacryophyllum falcifolium, Ectropotheciella decrescens, Ectropotheciella distichophylla, Ectropotheciopsis novoguineensis, Ectropothecium glossophylloides, Ectropothecium laxirete, Ectropothecium aciculare, Ectropothecium adnatum, Ectropothecium aeruginosum, Ectropothecium affine, Ectropothecium afromolluscum, Ectropothecium andrei, Ectropothecium aneitense, Ectropothecium angusto-textum, Ectropothecium anisophyllum, Ectropothecium annamense, Ectropothecium arcuatum, Ectropothecium arfakense, Ectropothecium aubertii, Ectropothecium aureo-crispum, Ectropothecium aureum, Ectropothecium aurifolium, Ectropothecium barbelloides, Ectropothecium bingerianum, Ectropothecium bowiei, Ectropothecium brachycladulum, Ectropothecium brevifalcatum, Ectropothecium buitenzorgii, Ectropothecium burmense, Ectropothecium campaniforme, Ectropothecium campanulatum, Ectropothecium capillisetum, Ectropothecium carolinarum, Ectropothecium chamissonis,
References
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.
Jean Étienne Duby (1798-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Duby' in the authors string.
Brian John O'Shea (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O'Shea' in the authors string.
Malcolm Clifford Watling (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.C.Watling' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35206525: Based on data supplied by Bryonames