Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steph.) J.J. Engel, Bardat & Thouvenot
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Cryptogamie, Bryologie. 33(3): 280. 2012
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000011862
Common Names
- Otoscyphus crassicaulis
- Thick-stemmed Otoscyphus
- Otoscyphus
Description
Otoscyphus crassicaulis (also called Thick-Stemmed Otoscyphus, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Metzgeriaceae. It is found in the Northern Hemisphere, mainly in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a terrestrial plant that grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands, meadows, and streamsides.
Uses & Benefits
Otoscyphus crassicaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in floral arrangements. It is also used to create natural dyes for fabrics and other materials.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Otoscyphus crassicaulis has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin and fragile.
Cultivation and Propagation
Otoscyphus crassicaulis can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is best to keep the soil slightly acidic and to fertilize regularly.
Where to Find Otoscyphus crassicaulis
Otoscyphus crassicaulis can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to the Middle East.
Otoscyphus crassicaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Otoscyphus crassicaulis?
Otoscyphus crassicaulis
What are the common names of Otoscyphus crassicaulis?
Common names include the thick-stemmed cup-moss and the thick-stemmed cup-moss
What type of habitat does Otoscyphus crassicaulis prefer?
Otoscyphus crassicaulis prefers moist, shady, and humid habitats
Species in the Otoscyphus genus
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,