Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
expansus
ID:
1204570

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lehm.) Grolle

Source:
tro

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Leop. 25: 60 1962

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203908



Common Names

  • Leptoscyphus expansus
  • Expansive Leptoscyphus
  • Expansive Leafy Liverwort


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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.

Uses & Benefits

Leptoscyphus expansus is used as a decorative plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It can also be used to make herbal teas and tinctures for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptoscyphus expansus has small, yellow-green flowers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, ovate leaves.

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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.

Where to Find Leptoscyphus expansus

Leptoscyphus expansus is native to the tropical regions of South America.

Leptoscyphus expansus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptoscyphus expansus?

Leptoscyphus expansus

What is the family of Leptoscyphus expansus?

Lepidoziaceae

What is the distribution of Leptoscyphus expansus?

Tropical Africa

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

Johann Georg Christian Lehmann (1792-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehm.' in the authors string.
Riclef Grolle (1934-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grolle' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35203551: Based on data supplied by Bryonames