Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
magellanicus
ID:
1209045

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gola) Hässel

Source:
tro

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 91: 214 2001

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001208383



Common Names

  • Leptoscyphus magellanicus
  • Magellanic Leptoscyphus
  • Magellan Leptoscyphus


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Description

Leptoscyphus magellanicus (also called 'Magellan Leptoscyphus', among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Leptoscyphaceae. It is native to tropical Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests, woodlands, and on rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Leptoscyphus magellanicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to create a natural habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptoscyphus magellanicus has small, yellowish flowers, with a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Where to Find Leptoscyphus magellanicus

Leptoscyphus magellanicus is native to Chile and can be found growing in moist, shady areas.

Leptoscyphus magellanicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptoscyphus magellanicus?

Leptoscyphus magellanicus

What is the common name of Leptoscyphus magellanicus?

Magellanicus' Leptoscyphus

What is the habitat of Leptoscyphus magellanicus?

It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and woodlands

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

Giuseppe Gola (1877-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gola' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35209378: Based on data supplied by Bryonames