Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
gibbosus
ID:
1206659

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Taylor) Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 3: 358. 1851

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001205997



Common Names

  • Leptoscyphus gibbosus
  • Gibbosus Leptoscyphus
  • Gibbosus liverwort


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Uses & Benefits

Leptoscyphus gibbosus is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and terrariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Leptoscyphus gibbosus are small and yellow, with six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptoscyphus gibbosus is a small, perennial liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. Propagation is done by spore sowing or division. Spore sowing is the most common method of propagation and is done by collecting the spores and sowing them on a suitable substrate. Division is done by carefully separating the plant into smaller sections and replanting them in moist, shady areas.

Where to Find Leptoscyphus gibbosus

Leptoscyphus gibbosus can be found in the northern hemisphere, in areas such as Europe, North America, and Asia.

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

Thomas Taylor (1775-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taylor' in the authors string.
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35206430: Based on data supplied by Bryonames