Chiastocaulon pachycephalum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pachycephalum
ID:
1526620
Status:
valid
Authors:
(De Not.) Herzog
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Transactions of the British Bryological Society. 1(4): 286. 1950
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000011970
Common Names
- Chiastocaulon pachycephalum
- Thick-headed Chiastocaulon
- Thick-headed Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chiastocaulon pachycephalum (also called 'Pachycephalous Chiastocaulon', among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Pelliaceae. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thin, ovate-lanceolate leaf shape. It is native to Europe, and grows in moist, shady places.
Uses & Benefits
Chiastocaulon pachycephalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chiastocaulon pachycephalum has yellowish-green flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chiastocaulon pachycephalum is a small, perennial liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by spore dispersal and can be cultivated in moist, shady areas with a soil pH of 5.0-6.5.
Where to Find Chiastocaulon pachycephalum
Chiastocaulon pachycephalum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Chiastocaulon pachycephalum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chiastocaulon pachycephalum?
Chiastocaulon pachycephalum
What type of plant is Chiastocaulon pachycephalum?
A liverwort
Where does Chiastocaulon pachycephalum grow?
In moist, shady areas
Species in the Chiastocaulon genus
Chiastocaulon dendroides, Chiastocaulon biserialis, Chiastocaulon braunianum, Chiastocaulon caledonicum, Chiastocaulon combinatum, Chiastocaulon conjugatum, Chiastocaulon fasciculatum, Chiastocaulon fimbriatum, Chiastocaulon flamabilis, Chiastocaulon geminifolium, Chiastocaulon giulianettii, Chiastocaulon herzogii, Chiastocaulon mayebarae, Chiastocaulon oppositum, Chiastocaulon pachycephalum, Chiastocaulon proliferum, Chiastocaulon raetzelii, Chiastocaulon takakii, Chiastocaulon theriotianum,
Species in the Plagiochilaceae family
Chiastocaulon dendroides, Chiastocaulon biserialis, Chiastocaulon braunianum, Chiastocaulon caledonicum, Chiastocaulon combinatum, Chiastocaulon conjugatum, Chiastocaulon fasciculatum, Chiastocaulon fimbriatum, Chiastocaulon flamabilis, Chiastocaulon geminifolium, Chiastocaulon giulianettii, Chiastocaulon herzogii, Chiastocaulon mayebarae, Chiastocaulon oppositum, Chiastocaulon pachycephalum, Chiastocaulon proliferum, Chiastocaulon raetzelii, Chiastocaulon takakii, Chiastocaulon theriotianum, Dinckleria fruticella, Dinckleria pleurata, Dinckleria singularis, Pedinophyllopsis abdita, Pedinophyllum interruptum, Pedinophyllum truncatum, Pedinophyllum monoicum, Pedinophyllum autoicum, Plagiochila nudifolia, Plagiochila asplenioides, Plagiochila appalachiana, Plagiochila arctica, Plagiochila aspleniformis, Plagiochila austinii, Plagiochila caduciloba, Plagiochila columbiana, Plagiochila floridana, Plagiochila invisa, Plagiochila miradorensis, Plagiochila porelloides, Plagiochila semidecurrens, Plagiochila sullivantii, Plagiochila undata, Plagiochila virginica, Plagiochila adianthoides, Plagiochila aerea, Plagiochila breuteliana, Plagiochila bicuspidata, Plagiochila cuneata, Plagiochila connata, Plagiochila cucullata,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100461925: Based on data supplied by Bryonames