Leptoscyphus spectabilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spectabilis
ID:
1204258
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steph.) Grolle
Source:
tro
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 11: 328 1980
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203596
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leptoscyphus spectabilis (also called Spectacular leptoscyphus, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green plant that is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky and sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Leptoscyphus spectabilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leptoscyphus spectabilis has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leptoscyphus spectabilis is a species of liverwort that can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus. It is best grown in moist, shady environments with a soil pH of 5.5-6.5. It requires regular watering and should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Leptoscyphus spectabilis
Leptoscyphus spectabilis can be found in the Neotropics, including the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
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
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: 35203089: Based on data supplied by Bryonames