Leptoscyphus huonicus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
huonicus
ID:
1203653
Status:
valid
Authors:
Piippo
Source:
tro
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Fenn. 131: 152. f. 12 1985
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202991
Common Names
- Leptoscyphus huonicus
- Huonic Leptoscyphus
- Huonic's Leptoscyphus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leptoscyphus huonicus (also called 'Forked Liverwort', among many other common names) is a small, green, leafy liverwort that grows in clumps. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and it typically grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Leptoscyphus huonicus is used as a natural dye for fabrics, as well as for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a food source for some animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leptoscyphus huonicus has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single, three-lobed perianth. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single, three-lobed cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leptoscyphus huonicus is a species of liverwort native to South America. It is found in moist, shady habitats, and can be cultivated in terrariums. Propagation is done by dividing the plant into smaller pieces and replanting them in the substrate. The plant prefers a substrate of moist soil or moss.
Where to Find Leptoscyphus huonicus
Leptoscyphus huonicus can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.
Leptoscyphus huonicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leptoscyphus huonicus?
Leptoscyphus huonicus
What is the common name of Leptoscyphus huonicus?
Leptoscyphus huonicus
What is the habitat of Leptoscyphus huonicus?
Leptoscyphus huonicus is found in humid, shady habitats in tropical and subtropical regions.
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
Sinikka Piippo (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Piippo' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35202353: Based on data supplied by Bryonames