Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
sphagnoides
ID:
1204524

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schwägr.) Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 4: 70 1909

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203862



Common Names

  • Schistochila Sphagnoides
  • Sphagnoides
  • Schistochila


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Description

Schistochila sphagnoides (also called Sphagnous Schistochila, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Schistochilaceae. It is a small, yellow-green thallose liverwort with a smooth surface. It is native to India, and it is found in wet, shaded habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Schistochila sphagnoides is a species of liverwort which is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums. It is also used as a ground cover to reduce erosion and to help retain moisture in the soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schistochila sphagnoides has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schistochila sphagnoides is a small, evergreen, perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a sandy, well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Schistochila sphagnoides

Schistochila sphagnoides is found in temperate and tropical forests in the Southern Hemisphere, including parts of South America, Africa, and Australia.

Schistochila sphagnoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schistochila sphagnoides?

Schistochila sphagnoides

What type of plant is Schistochila sphagnoides?

A liverwort

Where does Schistochila sphagnoides grow?

It grows in moist, shady places in temperate regions

Species in the Schistochila genus

Schistochila vitreocincta, Schistochila berggrenii, Schistochila childii, Schistochila isotachyphylla, Schistochila latiloba, Schistochila nivicola, Schistochila succulenta, Schistochila lamellata, Schistochila aligera, Schistochila blumei, Schistochila pellucida, Schistochila pluriciliata, Schistochila cunninghamii, Schistochila reflexistipula, Schistochila subhyalina, Schistochila subimmersa, Schistochila virescens, Schistochila undulatifolia, Schistochila nuda, Schistochila sphagnoides, Schistochila stratosa, Schistochila laminigera, Schistochila lehmanniana, Schistochila quadrifida, Schistochila reflexa, Schistochila splachnophylla, Schistochila leucophylla, Schistochila alata, Schistochila macrodonta, Schistochila acuminata, Schistochila caudata, Schistochila appendiculata, Schistochila glaucescens, Schistochila berteroana, Schistochila beccariana, Schistochila doriae, Schistochila reinwardtii, Schistochila sciurea, Schistochila yakushimensis, Schistochila minor, Schistochila piligera, Schistochila spegazziniana, Schistochila tasmanica, Schistochila trispiralis, Schistochila tuloides, Schistochila volans, Schistochila zantenii, Schistochila aequiloba, Schistochila altissima, Schistochila antara,

Species in the Schistochilaceae family

Schistochila vitreocincta, Schistochila berggrenii, Schistochila childii, Schistochila isotachyphylla, Schistochila latiloba, Schistochila nivicola, Schistochila succulenta, Schistochila lamellata, Schistochila aligera, Schistochila blumei, Schistochila pellucida, Schistochila pluriciliata, Schistochila cunninghamii, Schistochila reflexistipula, Schistochila subhyalina, Schistochila subimmersa, Schistochila virescens, Schistochila undulatifolia, Schistochila nuda, Schistochila sphagnoides, Schistochila stratosa, Schistochila laminigera, Schistochila lehmanniana, Schistochila quadrifida, Schistochila reflexa, Schistochila splachnophylla, Schistochila leucophylla, Schistochila alata, Schistochila macrodonta, Schistochila acuminata, Schistochila caudata, Schistochila appendiculata, Schistochila glaucescens, Schistochila berteroana, Schistochila beccariana, Schistochila doriae, Schistochila reinwardtii, Schistochila sciurea, Schistochila yakushimensis, Schistochila minor, Schistochila piligera, Schistochila spegazziniana, Schistochila tasmanica, Schistochila trispiralis, Schistochila tuloides, Schistochila volans, Schistochila zantenii, Schistochila aequiloba, Schistochila altissima, Schistochila antara,

References

Christian Friedrich Schwaegrichen (1775-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwägr.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35203480: Based on data supplied by Bryonames