Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
subemarginatus
ID:
1207208

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. f. & Taylor) J.J. Engel

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 94: 436 1991

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206546



Common Names

  • Subemarginate Leptoscyphus
  • Subemarginate Leafy Liverwort
  • Subemarginate Leafy Moss


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Description

Leptoscyphus subemarginatus (also called the Subemarginate Leptoscyphus, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort found in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It is found in moist, shady habitats, often growing on rocks, tree trunks, and soil.

Uses & Benefits

Leptoscyphus subemarginatus is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptoscyphus subemarginatus has small yellow flowers, with a single ovary and a single style. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptoscyphus subemarginatus is a small, perennial liverwort that is native to the Northern Hemisphere. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands, meadows, and bogs. Cultivation and propagation of this species is best done in a moist, shady environment with a pH of 5.5-6.5. Propagation is best done by division of the thalli or by spore sowing.

Where to Find Leptoscyphus subemarginatus

Leptoscyphus subemarginatus can be found in Europe, from the Netherlands to the Mediterranean region.

Leptoscyphus subemarginatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptoscyphus subemarginatus?

Leptoscyphus subemarginatus

What is the common name of Leptoscyphus subemarginatus?

Submarginate Leptoscyphus

What type of plant is Leptoscyphus subemarginatus?

A liverwort

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Taylor (1775-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taylor' in the authors string.
John Jay Engel (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Engel' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35207183: Based on data supplied by Bryonames