Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
obcordatus
ID:
1201214

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spruce) Grolle

Source:
tro

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Leop. 161: 33 1962

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001200552



Common Names

  • Obcordatus Leptoscyphus
  • Obcordatus Liverwort
  • Obcordatus-Liverwort


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Description

Leptoscyphus obcordatus (also called Heart-shaped Leptoscyphus, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is found in the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in the understory of forests, in crevices of rocks, and on moist soil.

Uses & Benefits

Leptoscyphus obcordatus is used as a decorative plant in terrariums and aquariums. It is also used as a food source for aquatic animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leptoscyphus obcordatus is small and inconspicuous, with a yellowish-green color. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule. The seedlings have small, round leaves with a reddish-brown color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptoscyphus obcordatus is a small, terrestrial liverwort that grows in damp, shady places. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile, nutrient-free medium. The thallus should be divided into small pieces and planted in a moist, nutrient-free medium.

Where to Find Leptoscyphus obcordatus

Leptoscyphus obcordatus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Africa, 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

Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' 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: 35191388: Based on data supplied by Bryonames