Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
diversifolius
ID:
1204553

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gottsche) S.W. Arnell

Source:
tro

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Leop. 25: 58 1962

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203891



Common Names

  • Leptoscyphus Diversifolius
  • Diversifolius
  • Leptoscyphus


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Description

Leptoscyphus diversifolius (also called Leptoscyphus diversifolius, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort with a thallus that is typically 2-3 cm in length. It is native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas, and can be found growing in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Leptoscyphus diversifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and infusions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptoscyphus diversifolius has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, round and dark brown in color. The seedlings have a single, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptoscyphus diversifolius is a species of liverwort that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is a terrestrial species that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spore or by division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and can be grown in partial shade or full sun. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown indoors or outdoors.

Where to Find Leptoscyphus diversifolius

Leptoscyphus diversifolius is found in temperate and tropical forests in the Southern Hemisphere, including parts of South America, Africa, and Australia.

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

Carl Moritz Gottsche (1808-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gottsche' in the authors string.
Sigfrid Vilhelm Arnell (b.1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.Arnell' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35203528: Based on data supplied by Bryonames