Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
incisus
ID:
1526215

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gradst., F.R. Oliveira-da-Silva & Ilk.-Borg.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2022

Citation Micro:
Cryptogamie, Bryologie. 43(4): 60. 2022

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000011625



Common Names

  • Leptoscyphus incisus
  • Incised Susan
  • Incised Moss


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Description

Leptoscyphus incisus (also called Leptoscyphus, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, herbaceous plant that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is native to Chile and Argentina, and is found in moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Leptoscyphus incisus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptoscyphus incisus has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have two small cotyledons and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptoscyphus incisus is a small, perennial herb that is native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a sunny position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Leptoscyphus incisus

Leptoscyphus incisus can be found in South America, particularly in the Andes Mountains.

Leptoscyphus incisus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptoscyphus incisus?

Leptoscyphus incisus

What is the common name of Leptoscyphus incisus?

Incised Leptoscyphus

What is the habitat of Leptoscyphus incisus?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100528029: Based on data supplied by Bryonames