Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
antarcticus
ID:
1203593

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C. Massal.) Solari

Source:
tro

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Cryptog. Bryol. Lichénol. 7: 219 1986

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202931



Common Names

  • Leptoscyphus antarcticus
  • Antarcticus Leptoscyphus
  • Antarcticus' Leptoscyphus


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Description

Leptoscyphus antarcticus (also called Antarctic Leptoscyphus, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Leptoscyphaceae family. It is a small, yellowish-green plant with a creeping, branching thallus. It is native to Antarctica and is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Leptoscyphus antarcticus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptoscyphus antarcticus has small, yellow flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptoscyphus antarcticus is a tropical epiphytic liverwort that is found in moist and shady habitats. It can be propagated by spores or by dividing the thalli. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with temperatures ranging from 15-25°C. It requires a well-drained, acidic soil with a pH of 4.5-6.5. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Leptoscyphus antarcticus

Leptoscyphus antarcticus can be found in Antarctica.

Species in the Leptoscyphus genus

Leptoscyphus lambinonii, Leptoscyphus gradsteinii, Leptoscyphus sotiauxii, Leptoscyphus beckettianus, Leptoscyphus cuneifolius, Leptoscyphus porphyrius, Leptoscyphus amphibolius, Leptoscyphus obcordatus, Leptoscyphus antarcticus, Leptoscyphus huonicus, Leptoscyphus spectabilis, Leptoscyphus diversifolius, Leptoscyphus expansus, Leptoscyphus cleefii, Leptoscyphus gibbosus, Leptoscyphus jackii, Leptoscyphus physocalyx, Leptoscyphus excipulatus, Leptoscyphus innovatus, Leptoscyphus subemarginatus, Leptoscyphus infuscatus, Leptoscyphus horizontalis, Leptoscyphus chilensis, Leptoscyphus aequatus, Leptoscyphus magellanicus, Leptoscyphus difficilis, Leptoscyphus hedbergii, Leptoscyphus hexagonus, Leptoscyphus huidobroanus, Leptoscyphus idiodontus, Leptoscyphus incisus, Leptoscyphus incomptus, Leptoscyphus intermedius, Leptoscyphus leoniae, Leptoscyphus microphyllidicus, Leptoscyphus nanophysanthodes, Leptoscyphus ovatus, Leptoscyphus physanthus, Leptoscyphus revolutus, Leptoscyphus trapezoides, Leptoscyphus australis, Leptoscyphus autoicus, Leptoscyphus compactus, Leptoscyphus heterophyllus,

Species in the Lophocoleaceae family

Chiloscyphus septatus, Chiloscyphus chinnarensis, Chiloscyphus pallescens, Chiloscyphus polyanthos, Chiloscyphus lepervanchei, Chiloscyphus kehdingianus, Chiloscyphus durus, Chiloscyphus hookeri, Chiloscyphus breviculus, Chiloscyphus rotundifolius, Chiloscyphus greenwelliae, Chiloscyphus kashyapii, Chiloscyphus subacuminatus, Chiloscyphus subsimilis, Chiloscyphus beesleyanus, Chiloscyphus kilauensis, Chiloscyphus koeppensis, Chiloscyphus bifidus, Chiloscyphus laceratus, Chiloscyphus lambertonii, Chiloscyphus latistipus, Chiloscyphus tridens, Chiloscyphus trigonifolius, Chiloscyphus brevistipulus, Chiloscyphus longifissus, Chiloscyphus confertifolius, Chiloscyphus cornutistipulus, Chiloscyphus parapilistipulus, Chiloscyphus ernstianus, Chiloscyphus etesseanus, Chiloscyphus francanus, Chiloscyphus propagulifer, Chiloscyphus quadricilius, Chiloscyphus graeffeanus, Chiloscyphus renauldii, Chiloscyphus scaberulus, Chiloscyphus acutus, Chiloscyphus similis, Chiloscyphus skottsbergianus, Clasmatocolea vermicularis, Clasmatocolea minutiretis, Clasmatocolea verrucosa, Clasmatocolea fulvella, Clasmatocolea rigens, Clasmatocolea trachypus, Clasmatocolea fasciculata, Clasmatocolea humilis, Clasmatocolea inflexispina, Clasmatocolea gayana, Clasmatocolea navistipula,

References

Caro Benigno Massalongo (1852-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Massal.' in the authors string.
Silvia Susana Solari (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Solari' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35202284: Based on data supplied by Bryonames