Description
Leptoscyphus expansus (also called Leptoscyphus expansus, 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leptoscyphus expansus has small, yellow-green flowers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, ovate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leptoscyphus expansus is a small, epiphytic liverwort that can be propagated from spores or by division. It prefers to grow in moist, shady areas and can be cultivated in a terrarium or in a pot with a well-draining soil mix. It can also be grown on a moss pole or on a piece of bark. The plant should be kept moist and fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.