Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
excipulatus
ID:
1207068

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steph.) J.J. Engel

Source:
tro

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 74: 33 1993

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206406



Common Names

  • Leptoscyphus Excipulatus
  • Excipulate Leptoscyphus
  • Excipulate Cup-moss


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Description

Leptoscyphus excipulatus (also called Leptoscyphaceae, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Leptoscyphaceae family. It is found in South America, in wet and humid habitats such as rainforests, swamps, and wet rocks. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thallus that is up to 1 cm long and 0.5 cm wide.

Uses & Benefits

Leptoscyphus excipulatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Leptoscyphus excipulatus var. canaliculatus J.J. Engel

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leptoscyphus excipulatus is a small, yellowish-green cup-shaped structure. The seed is a small, black, round structure with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptoscyphus excipulatus is a small, evergreen, terrestrial liverwort that is native to the Northern Hemisphere. It is a slow-growing species that prefers moist, shaded areas with acidic soil. Propagation is best done by division of the plant or by spore sowing. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile, acidic potting mix and kept in a cool, shaded area with high humidity.

Where to Find Leptoscyphus excipulatus

Leptoscyphus excipulatus can be found in the temperate forests of North America.

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

John Jay Engel (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Engel' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35206951: Based on data supplied by Bryonames